Provokes With Up Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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RILES

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"Riles up" means to provoke or agitate someone. "Riles" is the third-person singular form, fitting the clue "Provokes, with 'up'" perfectly.

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FIRES'Fires up' can mean to provoke or excite, making this a plausible alternative.

WINDS'Winds up' can mean to provoke or irritate someone, as in 'winds someone up'.

HEATS'Heats up' can mean to provoke or intensify a situation.

STIRS'Stirs up' means to provoke or incite, another valid alternative.

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