| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| BOTHER | Cause trouble to | |
| AFFLICT | Cause trouble to | |
| ACTUP | Cause trouble | |
| COMPLICATE | Cause trouble | |
| PLAYUP | Cause trouble | |
| INSTIGATE | Cause (trouble, e.g.) | |
| ACT UP | Cause trouble (3,2) | |
| PLAY UP | Cause trouble (3,2) | |
| OBJECTION | Cause of trouble; sorrow. | |
| SCOURGE | Cause of great trouble or suffering | |
| MISCHIEF | Cause of trouble or vexation; trouble. | |
| VEXATION | The cause of trouble or disquiet; affliction. | |