Spiteful when bishop leaves, causing irritation Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ITCHY Spiteful when bishop leaves, causing irritation (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 4, 2018
6% CATTY Spiteful (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 8, 2026
6% OTHER Further inconvenience when bishop leaves (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 14, 2026
6% ITCHED Caused skin irritation (6) The Times Concise Apr 22, 2026
5% CRANKY Irritable (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jul 6, 2026
5% TETCHY Cut into heartless attempt when irritable (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 5, 2026
5% ALTHO In spite of the fact that, in brief (5) The Washington Post Mini Jul 3, 2026
5% BORE Leave cold north wind when retired (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 3, 2026
5% PEEVE Irritate (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 1, 2026
5% CHESS Game with bishops (5) Universal Jun 30, 2026

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