Annoy but good
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
Rile means to annoy or provoke someone, often by stirring them up. The clue’s “but good” gives that annoyance a teasing, good-natured spin: you might rile a friend just for fun, not to hurt them.
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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Annoy but good” in the LA Times crossword is RILE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 12-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Annoy but good” answer
RILE (4 letters)
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What does RILE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RILE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- make (someone) annoyed or irritated
- make (water) turbulent or muddy
When else has “Annoy but good” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 7, 2026 (most recent) → RILE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Annoy but good”?
The answer is RILE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Annoy but good”?
4 letters: RILE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 12-Down.
Can “Annoy but good” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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