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NYT Daily • August 21, 2025
Peeved state
Answer:
SNIT
Hint:
You might be in one if a tiny annoyance leaves you sulking silently.
Explanation:
"Peeved state" hints at a mood where someone is mildly annoyed or irritated. The answer "SNIT" fits because it’s a casual term for being in a bad temper—like when someone is in a huff over something small. The clue plays on "state" meaning both a condition (like an emotional state) and a place, but here it’s purely about the feeling. Think of someone grumbling "I’m in a snit" after a minor frustration.