Irking
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of irk: irritating or annoying someone, causing mild but persistent frustration or displeasure.
“The constant dripping of the tap was irking him more with every passing hour.”
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Wordle
The IRK- start is unusual, K at position three is rare, the -ING ending confirms the participle form
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Worth 10 points, K scores 5 and makes this a solid mid-length high-value word
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