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Rankle Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Meaning
gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
Hint 2: Synonyms
IRK, VEX, FRET
Hint 3: Best answers
IRK, GRATE, VEX

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All 16 answers for Rankle

Rankle with 3 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
IRK3
VEX3

Rankle with 4 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
FRET4

Rankle with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
GRATE5
FRETS5

Rankle with 6 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
FESTER6
GRATED6
GRATES6

Rankle with 7 letters (6)

AnswerLetters
GRATEON7
EAT INTO7
FRETTED7
GRATING7
RANKLED7
RANKLES7

Rankle with 8 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
FRETTING8
RANKLING8

Synonyms for Rankle

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What's the best solution for Rankle?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Rankle is IRK. Other possible answers include GRATE, VEX, FESTER, GRATEON, eat into, fret, frets, fretted, among others.

How many solutions are there for Rankle?

We have found 16 possible answers for the crossword clue Rankle.

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What is another word for Rankle?

We list 12 synonyms related to Rankle. Common alternatives include FRET, FRETS, GRATE, GRATED.

Which crosswords feature clues like Rankle?

Clues like Rankle often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mirror, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, Sunday Express, The Sunday Times, among others.


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