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Irascible Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 08/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
EDGY, TESTY, BRISTLY
Hint 3: Best answers
EDGY, TESTY, CANTANKEROUS

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Irascible with 4 letters (1)

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EDGY4

Irascible with 5 letters (1)

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TESTY5

Irascible with 7 letters (1)

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BRISTLY7

Irascible with 8 letters (1)

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CHOLERIC8

Irascible with 9 letters (1)

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HOTHEADED9

Irascible with 11 letters (1)

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HOT-TEMPERED11

Irascible with 12 letters (1)

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CANTANKEROUS12

Irascible with 13 letters (3)

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QUICKTEMPERED13
QUICK-TEMPERED13
SHORT-TEMPERED13

Synonyms for Irascible

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What's the best solution for Irascible?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Irascible is EDGY. Other possible answers include TESTY, CANTANKEROUS, QUICKTEMPERED, BRISTLY, QUICK-TEMPERED, choleric, hot-tempered, hotheaded, among others.

How many solutions are there for Irascible?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Irascible.

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What is another word for Irascible?

We list 5 synonyms related to Irascible. Common alternatives include CHOLERIC, HOTHEADED, HOT-TEMPERED, QUICK-TEMPERED.

Which crosswords feature clues like Irascible?

Clues like Irascible often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Express, Financial Times Daily, The Daily Telegraph Daily, Daily Mail Cryptic, The Independent, among others.


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