Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | ||||||||
| 39% | 8 | Representative of someone living in constant threat | ||||||
noun • the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC) | ||||||||
| 31% | 6 | Sword of Damocles | ||||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a warning that something unpleasant is imminent • declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another • a person who inspires fear or dread | ||||||||
Threat For Damocles Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 130 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SWORD 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:
SWORD
Updated: October 10, 2023
Best Possible Answers
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:
Kind of porridgeWood sorrel
Some stars
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times22 Jul 1976 | Across 39 | |
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 | Be in precarious situation – as the Sword of Damocles?
The Guardian Quick -
21 Aug 2024 | The Guardian Quick / 21 Aug 2024 |
2 | He was a prominent voice against the growing threat of fascism in Europe | |
3 | One who obtains money by force or threat
The Guardian Quick -
27 Jul 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 27 Jul 2012 |
4 | Phrase: 'Sword of Damocles' | |
5 | Strand or yarn whose association with precariousness alludes to the anecdotal sword of Damocles
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
24 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 24 Jun 2023 |
6 | Sword of Damocles
New York Times -
25 Apr 1981 | New York Times / 25 Apr 1981 |
7 | Tiny margin of safety for Damocles
The Guardian Cryptic -
30 Jan 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 30 Jan 2006 |
