Vexing
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Causing significant annoyance, frustration, or irritation.
“It was particularly vexing to discover that the train had been delayed again.”
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Contains X, a rare letter, the V-E-X opening is a strong early pattern that eliminates many candidates
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The X scores 8 points and the V adds further value, VEXING can score very highly near bonus squares
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