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Irritation when summit is announced (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pique

'irritation' is the definition.
(I know that irritation can be written as pique)

'summit is announced' is the wordplay.
'summit' becomes 'peak' (mountain peak).
'is announced' shows a homophone (sound like).
'peak' sounds like 'PIQUE'.

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Equip (anag.)" , "Animosity" , "Slight reaction" , "Feeling of wounded pride" , "A feeling of hurt pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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