The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MEANER , but the solution may also be ICIER which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).
Less amiable crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MEANER | 50 % | 6 |
| ICIER | 50 % | 5 |
Why may ICIER be the right solution?
The word "amiable" means friendly or likable. Adding the prefix "less" indicates the opposite meaning, so "less amiable" means unfriendly or unlikable. "Icier" is a comparative form of "icy," which means extremely cold or unfriendly, making it an appropriate answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Less amiable
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- smooth
- gentle
- mild
- warm
- antiseptic
- social
- rude
- clever
- lovely
- sweet
- unamiable
- unlovely
Crossword Answer definitions
MEANER adjective- Common; general.
- Of a common or low origin, grade, or quality; common; humble.
- Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
- Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
- Of little value or worth; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
- Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
- Disobliging; pettily offensive or unaccommodating
- Selfish; acting without consideration of others; unkind.
- Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another
- Powerful; fierce; strong
- Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
- Difficult, tricky.
- One who means or intends something.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result MEANER
- More penny-pinching
- More Scroogelike
- Not as friendly
- More spiteful
- More like Scrooge
- Less generous
- More malicious
- More like a bully
- More nasty
- More cruel