| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| irk | 3 | |
| rub | 3 | |
| vex | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| rasp | 4 | |
| fret | 4 | |
| ROIL | 4 | |
| whet | 4 | |
| weed | 4 | |
| rile | 4 | |
| ride | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| chafe | 5 | |
| eatat | 5 | |
| pique | 5 | |
| JARON | 5 | |
| TEASE | 5 | |
| annoy | 5 | |
| ramie | 5 | |
| sting | 5 | |
| worry | 5 | |
| quill | 5 | |
| peeve | 5 | |
| spine | 5 | |
| rally | 5 | |
| thorn | 5 | |
| spike | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| rankle | 6 | |
| tickle | 6 | |
| harrow | 6 | |
| set-up | 6 | |
| ruffle | 6 | |
| set on | 6 | |
| sic-on | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| torment | 7 | |
| work-up | 7 | |
| sticker | 7 | |
| stir up | 7 | |
| Whip up | 7 | |
| thistle | 7 | |
| prickle | 7 | |
| trouble | 7 | |
| provoke | 7 | |
| SPICULE | 7 | |
| incense | 7 | |
| inflame | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| irritate | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| DISPLEASE | 9 | |
| put-up-to | 9 | |