| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| ire | 3 | |
| woe | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| fret | 4 | |
| snit | 4 | |
| itch | 4 | |
| zeal | 4 | |
| pest | 4 | |
| fuse | 4 | |
| stew | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| wrong | 5 | |
| peeve | 5 | |
| satie | 5 | |
| toxin | 5 | |
| upset | 5 | |
| thorn | 5 | |
| worry | 5 | |
| venom | 5 | |
| trial | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| strain | 6 | |
| pucker | 6 | |
| vexing | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| trouble | 7 | |
| umbrage | 7 | |
| problem | 7 | |
| torment | 7 | |
| scourge | 7 | |
| tension | 7 | |
| chagrin | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| suspense | 8 | |
| pressure | 8 | |
| disquiet | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| provoking | 9 | |
| annoyance | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| uneasiness | 10 | |
| visitation | 10 | |
| SOLICITUDE | 10 | |
| harassment | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| displeasure | 11 | |
| PROVOCATION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| EXASPERATION | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| mortification | 13 | |
| 18 letters | ||
| snake in the grass | 18 | |