Annoys

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

Irks means annoys or irritates. The third-person singular verb form matches the subject implied by the clue.

Clue type:
Word form
A person showing irritation or annoyance.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Annoys in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is IRKS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 45-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

Annoys” answer

IRKS (4 letters)

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What does IRKS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of IRKS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • irritate; annoy

When else has “Annoys” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Annoys”?

The answer is IRKS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Annoys”?

4 letters: IRKS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 45-Down. Earlier appearances: September 2, 2026 IRKS.

Can “Annoys” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 14, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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