The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INVECTIVE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2017.
Words meant to hurt crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INVECTIVE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Words meant to hurt
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- affront
- cut
- heterophemy
- bruise
- act
- abuse
- abused
- islamophobia
- contumely
- hit
- indemnity
- insult
Crossword Answer definitions
INVECTIVE noun- An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
- A severe or violent censure or reproach.
- Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.
- A harsh or reproachful accusation.
- Characterized by invection or railing.
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