The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNEER which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 1997.
Be contemptuous crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNEER | 67 % | 5 |
| DESPISE | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be contemptuous
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- derisive
- scornful
- sneer
- contemptible
- flouter
- petulant
- scorner
- sneerer
- snide
- brazen
- contempt
- contemptuously
Crossword Answer definitions
SNEER noun- A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
- A display of contempt; scorn.
- To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
- To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
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 SNEER
- Curl one's lip
- Dismissive visage
- Express derision
- Insolent look
- Look of contempt
- Scornful look
- Show scorn
- Curl your lip
- Look dirty?
- Dirty look