The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DEVIL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
"Speak of the __!" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEVIL | 100 % | 5 |
Why may DEVIL be the right solution?
The phrase "Speak of the devil" is a common expression used when someone mentioned in a conversation unexpectedly shows up. In this case, "devil" is the correct answer to complete the phrase.
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Crossword Answer definitions
DEVIL noun- An evil creature.
- (with article) The chief devil; Satan.
- A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
- The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
- A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
- A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
- (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
- A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
- A dust devil.
- (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.
- (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.
- A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.
- A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.
- A Tasmanian devil.
- An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.
- To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
- To annoy or bother.
- To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.
- To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:
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