Crossword Genius

Peevish state (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snit

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">peevish state</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for snit that I've seen before include "fit of temper" , "State of agitated irritation" , "Sulking" , "American sulks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post, the King Feature Syndicate, the New York Times, the L.A. Times Daily, the L.A. Times Sunday and The Washington Post Sunday.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.