Livid feeling
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
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Clue
Livid feeling (3)
Answer
The answer to Livid feeling is Ire (3 letters).
Why does Ire fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Livid feeling' points to IRE, a noun meaning intense anger or wrath. Livid describes someone who is furiously angry, often to the point where their face becomes pale or flushed with rage. IRE captures this exact emotional state, representing the burning indignation that makes someone livid. The word comes from Latin 'ira' meaning anger, and it appears frequently in crosswords as a concise three-letter synonym for rage or fury.
What does Livid feeling mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
livid
adjective
•extremely angry; furious
•having a dark bluish color, as from bruising
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 23-down in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Ire mean?
noun
•Iron.
•Great anger; wrath; keen resentment.
verb
•To anger; to fret; to irritate.
Origin of the word Ire
•origin: Latin ira
•period: Middle English
The word entered English through Old French ire and is related to the Latin verb irasci meaning 'to be angry,' which also gave us the word 'irascible.'
How to use Ire in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ire.
•“His face turned red with ire when he discovered someone had stolen his parking spot.”
•“The mayor's decision to raise taxes drew the ire of local business owners.”
•“She tried to contain her ire, but his constant interruptions during the meeting were becoming unbearable.”
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- What is the answer to Livid feeling?
- The answer is Ire (3 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Livid feeling have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Ire.
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