Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Cowed Crossword Clue

There are 5 exact and 19 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is HANGDOG which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HANGDOG

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
197%7Exact Match!
296%9SCAREDOFFExact Match!
390%7 Feeling overwhelmed or intimidated

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HANGDOG" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Showing a sense of guilt
  • • Frightened into submission or compliance
  • noun
  • • A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.
  • adjective
  • • Low; sneaking; ashamed.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He had a hangdog expression as he slunk out of the room."
  • • "The dog had a hangdog look after being scolded."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Speedy crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Opposed to
Legerdemain
Lower class

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy28 May 2017 Down 6
New York Times12 Jan 2003 Down 76 SCAREDOFF
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Chicken ... or cowed
New York Times - 27 Feb 2022
New York Times / 27 Feb 2022
2
Completely cowed
New York Times - 11 Dec 1986
New York Times / 11 Dec 1986
3
Cowed or browbeaten
4
Easily cowed
New York Times - 17 Oct 2011
New York Times / 17 Oct 2011
5
Showing signs of being cowed or scared
6
With a sneaking, cowed look
The Guardian Quick - 22 Nov 2003
The Guardian Quick / 22 Nov 2003
7
With cowed expression
The Guardian Quick - 23 Sep 2002
The Guardian Quick / 23 Sep 2002

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen