Answer: piques

AnswerCrossword Clue
PIQUESIrritates
PIQUESAnnoys
PIQUESCotton fabrics.
PIQUESProvokes.
PIQUESIrritates.
PIQUESStimulates
PIQUESGets one's dander up
PIQUESStimulates, as curiosity
piquesirritated feeling
piquescorded cotton fabric
piquesto excite (interest, curiosity, etc.)
piquesto arouse resentment in
piquesPIQUE, to arouse anger or resentment