The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CRUEL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2019.
Sadistic crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CRUEL | 80 % | 5 |
| BRUTISH | 10 % | 7 |
| INHUMANE | 10 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sadistic
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sadomasochistic
- algolagnic
- cruel
- vicious
- evil
- notorious
- pig
- swine
- hog
- pork
- murderous
- brutal
Crossword Answer definitions
CRUEL verb- To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)
- To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.
- Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
- Harsh; severe.
- Cool; awesome; neat.
- To a great degree; terribly.
- Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
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