| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Foul temper | LA Times Daily | 06 Mar 2026 |
| Cranky state | Wall Street Journal | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Not in good humour. I fact, it's a temper (3,4) | ||
| Grumpy state | New York Times | 02 Dec 2016 |
| Grumpy state | ||
| Funk | ||
| Cranky condition | ||
| Snit cause | ||
| Pet | ||
| A grouch can be found in it |