The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PETTY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Spiteful about little slights crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PETTY | 100 % | 5 |
Why may PETTY be the right solution?
The word "petty" means having a narrow focus on small details, which fits the clue "spiteful about little slights".
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Crossword Answer definitions
PETTY noun- (usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.
- A class or school for young schoolboys.
- An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
- Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
- Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.
- Narrow-minded, small-minded.
- Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.
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