Crossword Genius

Irritable in overheated gym (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

edgy

'irritable' is the definition.
(edgy or on edge can mean irritable)

'in overheated gym' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'EDGY' is hidden in the letters of 'overheated gym'.

(Other definitions for edgy that I've seen before include "Apprehensive" , "Sharp in outline" , "Red shade" , "Jittery" , "Nervous; jumpy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app