Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some” from the New York Times crossword of March 31, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MARCH 31, 2026
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PEEVE is the answer to “Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some”. It means to annoy.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To annoy.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EEEPV.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Pet" problem”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some”?
PEEVE, 5 letters: to annoy.
When was “Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of March 31, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.