“Really irk”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Really irk”, last seen on August 7, 2026.

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B?G

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

BUG

The answer to “Really irk” is BUG

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PublishedAug 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Really irk” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BUG — a 3-letter word that begins with B and ends with G.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 “Really irk”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Really irk” is BUG — a 3-letter down entry from the August 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

BUG has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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