Nettle (5 letters)

{ Answer }

PIQUE

{ Related Clues }

Dudgeon
Excite
Huff
Inlaid
Irritate
Provoke
Resentment
Arouse, as interest
Cotton cloth
Excite, as curiosity
Excite, as interest
Fit of resentment
Put out
Sharp irritation
Stimulate, as curiosity
Tick off
Wounded pride
It comes in fits
Ribbed cotton fabric
Tickle, as one's interest
Woven cotton fabric

{ Tags }

comes, cotton, curiosity, excite, fabric, fits, interest, irritate, irritation, it, nettle, off, ones, pique, pride, resentment, ribbed, sharp, tickle, wounded, woven

{ Notes }

The answer PIQUE is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PIQUE as a noun:

1. tightly woven fabric with raised cords

2. (pique, temper, irritation) = a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

PIQUE as a verb:

1. (pique, offend) = cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"