| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| run | 3 | |
| rub | 3 | |
| rot | 3 | |
| vex | 3 | |
| irk | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| weep | 4 | |
| rile | 4 | |
| stab | 4 | |
| ROIL | 4 | |
| gall | 4 | |
| rasp | 4 | |
| rack | 4 | |
| burn | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| eatat | 5 | |
| grate | 5 | |
| prick | 5 | |
| anger | 5 | |
| annoy | 5 | |
| wound | 5 | |
| peeve | 5 | |
| spoil | 5 | |
| wring | 5 | |
| tweak | 5 | |
| ripen | 5 | |
| sting | 5 | |
| twist | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| fester | 6 | |
| set-up | 6 | |
| seethe | 6 | |
| ruffle | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| torture | 7 | |
| stir up | 7 | |
| work-up | 7 | |
| sink in | 7 | |
| putrefy | 7 | |
| grateon | 7 | |
| provoke | 7 | |
| torment | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| disquiet | 8 | |
| SMOULDER | 8 | |
| irritate | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| suppurate | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| SCANDALIZE | 10 | |