Updated June 2026
past tense of irk; irritated or annoyed
“She was irked by the constant interruptions.”
"Irked" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Irked" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “irked” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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