Figurative term for one who annoys others to provoke them into action (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GADFLY Figurative term for one who annoys others to provoke them into action (6) (6)
6% BAITS Provokes (5) LA Times Daily Dec 24, 2025
6% INCITE Provoke (6) Universal Dec 22, 2025
6% JOE G.I. ___ (action figure) (3)
6% GOADED Provoked or annoyed into action (6)
5% RILE Annoy (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 9, 2026
5% ENZYME In frenzy, meaning one will provoke reactions (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
5% PESKY Annoying to deal with (5) New York Times Mini Jan 9, 2026
5% IRATE Beyond annoyed (5) Universal Jan 8, 2026
5% CROSS Annoyed (5) The Times Sunday Concise Jan 4, 2026
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