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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metaphorical source of irritation last seen in New York Times 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is THORN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | THORN Metaphorical source of irritation | (5) | New York Times | Aug 8, 2020 |
| 3% | ANNOY Irritate | (5) | Universal | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 3% | NETTLE Irritate, vex | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 3% | ITCH Irritable sensation | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | WILDFIRE Metaphor for a runaway success | (8) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PALATE Sense metaphor | (6) | Newsday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | RANKLES Irritates deeply | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | PEEVES Irritates | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | OUTONALIMB Potentially at risk, metaphorically | (10) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | SNIT Fit of irritation | (4) | New York Times | Jan 25, 2026 |
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