The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MENACE , but the solution may also be PERIL which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Threat crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MENACE | 85 % | 6 |
| PERIL | 15 % | 5 |
Why may PERIL be the right solution?
The word "peril" is a suitable answer for the clue "threat" because it refers to a situation or thing that poses a danger or risk.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Threat
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- menace
- terror
- scourge
- menacing
- threaten
- threatening
- trouble
- intimidation
- intimidate
- distress
- fear
- problem
Crossword Answer definitions
MENACE noun- A perceived threat or danger.
- The act of threatening.
- An annoying and bothersome person or thing.
- To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
- To threaten (an evil to be inflicted).
- To endanger (someone or something); to imperil or jeopardize.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result MENACE
- Hank Ketcham's Dennis, e.g.
- Make threats
- "Dennis the ___"
- Dennis, for one
- Terrorize
- Dangerous person
- Serious threat
- Threaten
- Dennis, to Mr. Wilson
- Loose cannon