Requirement to return key was irritating (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEEDLED Requirement to return key was irritating (7) (7)
8% ALTER Change key on returning (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 14, 2026
7% NEED Require (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 17, 2026
7% NEEDED Required (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 11, 2026
7% NEEDS Requires (5) The Telegraph Mini Aug 11, 2026
7% DEMANDED Required (8) USA Today Aug 5, 2026
7% CRANKY Irritable (6) Eugene Sheffer Aug 4, 2026
7% ANNOYED Irritated (7) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2026
7% ALICIA Keys on the keys (6) The Atlantic Aug 1, 2026
7% RILED Irritated (5) New York Times Jul 29, 2026
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