Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • the leaf of a conifer • a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument • a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) • a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record verb • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism • prick with a needle | ||||||||
32% | 6 | Irritate with unnecessary loss of two points | ||||||
noun • the leaf of a conifer • a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument • a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) • a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record verb • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism • prick with a needle | ||||||||
26% | 4 | An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction | ||||||
noun • a socially awkward or tactless act • a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. • potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • a young and slender person • a place where a craft can be made fast • an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall • a slippery smoothness • artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material • a small sheet of paper • a woman's sleeveless undergarment • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • an unexpected slide • a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air • the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) verb • move stealthily • insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner • fall to a lower standard • move smoothly and easily • to make a mistake or be incorrect • pass on stealthily • move easily • cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion • pass out of one's memory • move out of position | ||||||||
Unnecessary Loss Of A Point Irritates Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NEEDLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NEEDLES
Updated: October 14, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
They are bound to look better and last longerFifty snakes — and their partners
Cane provided by master
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2016 | 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
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction
Telegraph Herculis -
19 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 19 Jun 2023 |
2 | Bubble that irritates second-rate movie star?
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Sep 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Sep 2018 |
3 | Inefficiency leading to unnecessary loss | |
4 | Insufficient quantity irritates general not long in his eating place
The Guardian Cryptic -
15 Feb 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 15 Feb 2010 |
5 | Irritate with unnecessary loss of two points
The Guardian Quiptic -
28 Oct 2013 | The Guardian Quiptic / 28 Oct 2013 |
6 | Point, point, point, point then led all over the place
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Dec 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Dec 2014 |
7 | Reduced efficiency due to unnecessary loss |