“Irritation resulting from an insult?”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Irritation resulting from an insult?”, last seen on October 20, 2026.

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A 15-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

SLIGHTANNOYANCE

The answer to “Irritation resulting from an insult?” is SLIGHTANNOYANCE

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PublishedOct 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Irritation resulting from an insult?” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLIGHTANNOYANCE — a 15-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Irritation resulting from an insult?”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Irritation resulting from an insult?” is SLIGHTANNOYANCE — a 15-letter across entry from the October 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SLIGHTANNOYANCE has 15 letters — 5 vowels and 10 consonants.

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