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Show Contempt By Contorting The Face Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SNEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SNEER

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199%5Exact Match!
237%9Contorting the face to see more clearly
337%11Contorting the face to express dislike

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SNEER" which means:

    noun
  • • A facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
  • • A contemptuous or scornful remark
  • verb
  • • Express through a scornful smile
  • • Smile contemptuously

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She greeted me with a sneer of contempt."
  • • "His face twisted into a mocking sneer."

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The Guardian Quick29 Jun 2011 Down 15
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