The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEMESES , but the solution may also be RUINERS which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in New York Times).
Banes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NEMESES | 50 % | 7 |
| PESTS | 33 % | 5 |
| RUINERS | 17 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Banes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scourge
- curse
- nemesis
- curses
- spoilers
- boons
- detriments
- blights
- bain
- scourges
- bugbears
- annoyances
Crossword Answer definitions
NEMESES noun- An archenemy
- (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
- The principle of retributive justice.
- (usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
- The polar opposite of a character.
- A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result NEMESES
- Formidable opponents
- Unbeatable foes
- Bond and Blofeld, e.g.
- Fighting types
- Rivals
- Banes
- Batman and Robin, to Riddler
- Mortal enemies
- Batman and Superman, to villains
- The Yankees, to the Red Sox
More clues leading to the result PESTS
- Ants, at picnics
- Ants, roaches and the like
- Exterminators' quarries
- Gnats and fleas
- They get on your nerves
- They're a bother
- Nuisances
- Annoyances
- Ants and roaches
- Irritants