Homophone of "peek" (5)

I believe the answer is:

pique

(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Resentment; hurt pride" , "Umbrage; irritation" , "Show of annoyance" , "Nettle" , "Hurt feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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