Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Weapon Thrown Back By Oriental Informer Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is KNIFE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KNIFE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%5Exact Match!
noun

• edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

• a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

• any long thin projection that is transient

verb

• use a knife on

30%7Weapon thrown while one is getting on back
noun

• the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa

27%9 Accuser or informer
noun

• a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance

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:

Wilde, aka "frothy ale brewer"
See 3

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Cryptic04 Apr 2006 Across 24
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

ClueSource
1
Accuser or informer
2
Informer facing informer, directly opposite
The Guardian Cryptic - 25 May 2001
The Guardian Cryptic / 25 May 2001
3
Informer went quickly round to back of nick
The Guardian Cryptic - 03 Sep 2014
The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Sep 2014
4
Informer working with the cops
5
Try taking wee word back to informer
The Guardian Quiptic - 22 Feb 2016
The Guardian Quiptic / 22 Feb 2016
6
Weapon that's thrown
New York Times - 11 Jan 1999
New York Times / 11 Jan 1999
7
Weapon thrown while one is getting on back
The Guardian Cryptic - 26 Jun 2007
The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Jun 2007

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