Crossword-Solution: PEEVES
We have 29 clues for the answer “PEEVES”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Sources of irritation: pet ___ | 1 answer |
| Pet problems? | 1 answer |
| Overuse of the word "like," and others | 1 answer |
| Minor afflictions | 1 answer |
| Irks some? | 1 answer |
| Harper's pouts = Steve's ______ | 1 answer |
| Causes of irritation | 1 answer |
| Causes irritation: Colloq. | 1 answer |
| "Pet" sources of irritation | 1 answer |
| "Pet" frustrations | 1 answer |
| Pronounced dislikes: Colloq. | 1 answer |
| Irritates greatly | 2 answers |
| Certain pets? | 2 answers |
| Sore points | 2 answers |
| Sources of annoyance | 3 answers |
| Gets under the skin of | 3 answers |
| Thorns in one's side | 4 answers |
| Grievances | 4 answers |
| Buggers | 4 answers |
| Riles | 6 answers |
| Thorn in one's side | 8 answers |
| Annoyances | 9 answers |
| AFFLICTIONS | 11 answers |
| Irks | 16 answers |
| Ticks off | 19 answers |
| Vexes | 20 answers |
| Annoys | 29 answers |
| Bothers | 31 answers |
| Irritates | 31 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
RETEA
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with PEEVES (2)
Max was saying, "I'm not saying anything against the old time way of doing things or talking against the government, but I'll tell you, captain, every year goes by it gets harder and harder for a man to raise his caste or to earn some additional stock shares." The applejack had worked enough on Joe for him to rise against one of his pet peeves.
Almost all nonconformists base their particular peeves on some actuality, but in this case, what was the percentage? How could you buck the system? Particularly when, largely, it worked.
Quotes with PEEVES (3)
Which way did they go, Peeves?" Filch was saying. "Quick, tell me." "Say 'please.'" "Don't mess with me, Peeves, now where did they go?" "Shan't say nothing if you don't say please," said Peeves in his annoying singsong voice. "All right- PLEASE." "NOTHING! Ha haaa! Told you I wouldn't say nothing if you didn't say please! Ha ha! Haaaaaa!" And they heard the sound of Peeves whooshing away and Filch cursing in rage.
The creation of man is evidence for the love of God, the preservation of man is evidence for the patience of God, and Christ is evidence for the forgiveness of God. It is when we are wrapped up in our own little peeves that we begin to displace His benevolence with malevolence.
The secret tugs at my sleeve. A child looking for attention. It is not a big secret. But it is not the only one either.“Strength in numbers” they say. For they are many. Many little things that — together — weigh tonnes. And take up space. And are quite noisy. The way only a lot of whispers can make noise. And they follow me. Little secretsof omission, desire, and denial. Of indulgence, hedonism, and exploration. Of peeves, passion, and deep-seated fear. Little secretsof desp…
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Boston Globe, Chronicle, CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, NYT, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.
Used 39 times in crossword archives (1949–2025).