Cryptic crossword clue
State of irritation? Blow! 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HUFF

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The straight part
We know that "Blow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blow = huff.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HUFF mean?

HUFF noun
  1. A heavy breath; a grunt or sigh.
  2. An expression of anger, annoyance, disgust, etc.
  3. One swelled with a false sense of importance or value; a boaster.
HUFF verb
  1. To breathe heavily.
  2. To say in a huffy manner.
  3. To enlarge; to swell up.
  4. To bluster or swell with anger, arrogance, or pride; to storm; to take offense.
  5. To treat with arrogance and insolence; to chide or rebuke rudely; to bully, to hector.
  6. To inhale psychoactive inhalants.
  7. (draughts) To remove an opponent's piece as a forfeit for deliberately not taking a piece (often signalled by blowing on it).

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