Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
If touched, this may sting or irritate Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue If touched, this may sting or irritate last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NETTLE.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For If touched, this may sting or irritate:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NETTLE If touched, this may sting or irritate | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 31, 2017 |
| 6% | IRKING Irritating | (6) | USA Today | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 6% | PEEVES Pet __ (irritations) | (6) | Commuter | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | EDGIER Comparatively irritable | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 6% | EDGY Irritable | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | WASP Insect that stings | (4) | Newsday | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | SNIT Irritable mood | (4) | USA Today | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | TINGES Touches of color | (6) | LA Times Daily | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | NARKIEST Most irritable | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 6% | LANDS Touches down | (5) | The Atlantic | Dec 28, 2025 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for If touched, this may sting or irritate. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is NETTLE.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for If touched, this may sting or irritate.