This clue comes to us from the June 15, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle. This is a clue for the across section with the words unsettling feeling. It could be a couple of things like unease or discomfort. We are looking for a five-letter word, so those words are out, but we know what the answer is.
The answer may not be what you expect
We are looking for the word AGITA. That may be a bit of a surprise because it’s not something that you would expect. First of all, agita is an Italian-American slang word. So, it isn’t completely in English, so one wouldn’t think about it as an answer to a puzzle. Agita means anxiety or stress, so that completely relates to an unsettling feeling.
It is a slang term, so it also means acido or acid. It relates to heartburn as well. Heartburn is definitely an unsettling feeling for someone. In fact, heartburn can be painful if you feel it. Agita is not an answer that will pop up, but its the on for this puzzle.
