The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CYNIC , but the solution may also be NAYSAYER which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Skeptical sort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CYNIC | 82 % | 5 |
| NAYSAYER | 18 % | 8 |
Why may CYNIC be the right solution?
The clue "Skeptical sort" is a definition by example clue. The word "cynic" means a person who doubts the sincerity and goodness of others' motives. Therefore, "Skeptical sort" can be defined as a "cynic".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Skeptical sort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cynic
- naysayer
- skeptic
- cool
- agnostic
- doubt
- leery
- skeptically
- wonder
- dubious
- reserve
- reserves
Crossword Answer definitions
CYNIC noun- A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
- A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
- Cynical (in all senses)
- Relating to the Dog Star.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result CYNIC
- Skeptical sort
- Diogenes, notably
- Pessimist
- Someone who is a tough sell
- Diogenes, for one
- Altruism doubter
- One of a group of Ancient Greek philosophers
- Ambrose Bierce, for one
- Pessimistic person
- Disbeliever in selfless acts