Prone To Pique Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PETULANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PETULANT

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	28%	9		Fit of pique
3	28%	8		To pique or upset

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PETULANT" which means:

adjective satellite

• Easily irritated or annoyed

adjective

• Childishly irritable
• Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

An example sentence would be:

• "She stomped her foot and gave a petulant pout."
• "He reacted with a petulant outburst when he didn't get his way."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times13 Nov 2001	Down 9
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