The Clue
Endanger; threaten (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MENACE
Tags
Notes
The answer MENACE is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Word for Ketcham's holy terror
Definition
MENACE as a noun:
1. (menace, threat) = something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"
2. a threat or the act of threatening; "he spoke with desperate menace"
MENACE as a verb:
1. (endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril) = pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
2. express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; "he menaced the bank manager with a stick"
3. act in a threatening manner; "A menacing person"