Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

It Can Be Shocking Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 348 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is PINK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PINK

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
298%3Exact Match!
327%13Shocking

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PINK" which means:

    noun
  • • A light shade of red
  • • Any of various flowers of plants of the genus dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
  • • A person with mildly leftist political views
  • adjective satellite
  • • Of a light shade of red
  • verb
  • • Make light, repeated taps on a surface
  • • Sound like a car engine that is firing too early
  • • Cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing
  • adjective
  • • Having a colour between red and white; pale red.
  • • Of a fox-hunter's jacket: scarlet.
  • • Having conjunctivitis.
  • • By comparison to red (communist), describing someone who sympathizes with the ideals of communism without actually being a russian-style communist: a pinko.
  • • Relating to women or girls.
  • • Relating to homosexuals as a group within society.
  • • Half-shut; winking.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party."
  • • "I painted the walls of the nursery a soft shade of pink."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Part of one's inheritance
2006 Winter Olympics host
Ginger Spice's first name

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times20 Jan 2013 Down 52
New York Times09 Aug 2000 Down 61
New York Times13 Dec 1997 Down 23
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

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
A person with intense energy - isn't it shocking?
The Guardian Everyman - 25 Jul 2004
The Guardian Everyman / 25 Jul 2004
2
Bile gland trouble can be shocking
The Guardian Cryptic - 03 Aug 2001
The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Aug 2001
3
Exchange rates that can be shocking
The Guardian Cryptic - 06 Sep 2016
The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Sep 2016
4
Shocking events as boy turned up during examinations
The Guardian Quiptic - 01 May 2006
The Guardian Quiptic / 01 May 2006
5
Shocking or horrifying
6
Shocking weapon
Eugene Sheffer - 06 May 2020
Eugene Sheffer / 06 May 2020
7
Startling or shocking

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