The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SPITE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Vindictiveness crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPITE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SPITE be the right solution?
"Spite" is the right answer because it is a synonym for vindictiveness, which means having a strong desire to hurt or upset someone.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Vindictiveness
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- vengefulness
- vengeance
- revenge
- retribution
- payback
- retaliation
- vendetta
- spitefulness
- viciousness
- pettiness
- ruthlessness
- malevolence
Crossword Answer definitions
SPITE noun- Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice
- Vexation; chagrin; mortification.
- To treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart.
- To be angry at; to hate.
- To fill with spite; to offend; to vex.
- Notwithstanding; despite.
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