WIRED, SO TO SPEAK is a phrase used to describe someone who is very nervous or anxious. The crossword solutions for this phrase are JITTERY (7 letters), MANIC (5 letters), and ONEDGE (6 letters). JITTERY is an adjective that means having or showing nervousness or restlessness. MANIC is an adjective that means affected with or marked by frenzy or mania, especially uncontrollable excitement. ONEDGE is an adjective that means in a state of nervous tension or suspense. All three words can be used to describe someone who is very anxious or nervous, which is the meaning of the phrase WIRED, SO TO SPEAK.