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The Clue
Belittle, in a way (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SNEER
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Notes
The answer SNEER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Flout
Gibe
Mock
Scoff
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Curl the lip
Cynic's look
Derisive look
Dirty look
Disdainful look
Grimace of derision
Jeer or fleer
Look of contempt
Mean mien
Nasty look
Obvious derision
Scornful expression
Scornful utterance
Show of contempt
Show of derision
Show disdain
Show distaste
Show scorn
Supercilious look
Vent contempt
Vile smile
Villain's look
Curl one's lip
Elvis impersonator's expression
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Lip-curling gesture
Look with a twisted lip
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Definition
SNEER as a noun:
1. (sneer, leer) = a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
2. a contemptuous or scornful remark
SNEER as a verb:
1. express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt"
2. smile contemptuously; "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano"