Warning device, after start of test, becomes an irritation (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THORN Warning device, after start of test, becomes an irritation (5) (5)
6% NEEDLE Irritate (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 18, 2026
6% ANKLES Irritates but doesn't start on joints (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
6% SWELLUP Become puffed after an injury (7) Universal Feb 6, 2026
6% ANNOY Irritate (5) Universal Feb 2, 2026
6% SIREN Rinse out warning device (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Feb 1, 2026
6% PEEVES Irritates (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 27, 2026
6% TESTY Irritable (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 24, 2026
6% EDGY Irritable (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 22, 2026
6% SPARKPLUG Device for starting an engine (9) New York Times Jan 19, 2026
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