This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ D
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IRKED as a word: Annoyed.
IRKED has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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