| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| REDRAG | Provocation | |
| AGGRAVATION | Provocation; irritation. | |
| INOFFENSIVE | Causing no provocation in raid | |
| PROVOKE | To cause provocation or anger. | |
| STIRUP | Start trouble initially, raking up provocation | |
| PROVOCATION | Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth. | |
| LONG-SUFFERING | Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked. | |
| DEFIANCE | The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat. | |
| MERCY | Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency. | |
| IRRITATION | ...of being irritated; excitement; stimulation, usually of an undue and uncomfortable kind; especially, excitement of anger or passion; provocat... | |