| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PETPEEVE | Source of particular irritation |
| PEEVE | Source of irritation |
| BANE | Source of irritation |
| ITCH | Source of irritation |
| RUB | Source of irritation |
| NETTLE | Source of irritation |
| THORNINONESSIDE | Source of continual irritation |
| THORNINTHEFLESH | Source of continual irritation |
| THORN | Metaphorical source of irritation |
| BUGBEAR | Continuing source of irritation |
| thorn | source of continual irritation or suffering |
| FESTER | Become an increasing source of irritation |
| scunners | A source of irritation or strong dislike |
