Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 8 | Reacting to a compliment, perhaps | |
| 3 | 30% | 7 | Reacting to pollen, perhaps | |
Reacting To An Awkward Moment Perhaps Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 157 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CRINGING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CRINGING
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CRINGING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Totally submissive verb
- • To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
- • To bow or crouch in servility.
- • To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort. noun
- • Act of one who cringes.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His cringing smile made me uncomfortable."
- • "I couldn't bear to watch their cringing apology."
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:
Jazz improvisationsBad outcome for a QB: Abbr.
"It's a joke"
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times09 Jan 2019 | Across 25 | |
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
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Prescott men (anag) - awkward moment
The Guardian Quick -
13 Feb 2002 | The Guardian Quick / 13 Feb 2002 |
2 | Reacted to a super-awkward moment
New York Times Mini -
11 Nov 2017 | New York Times Mini / 11 Nov 2017 |
3 | Reacting to a compliment, perhaps | |
4 | Reacting to pollen, perhaps | |
5 | Reaction to an awkward moment
New York Times -
16 Aug 2017 | New York Times / 16 Aug 2017 |
6 | React to an awkward moment
New York Times Mini -
01 Oct 2020 | New York Times Mini / 01 Oct 2020 |
7 | With 90-Down, reacting to a gut punch, perhaps
New York Times -
28 Jun 2015 | New York Times / 28 Jun 2015 |
