The Clue
Expresses derision (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SCOFFS
Tags
Notes
The answer SCOFFS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Flouts
Gibes
Jeers
Sneers
Pooh-poohs
Shows scorn
Treats dismissively, with "at"
Definition
SCOFF as a noun:
1. (jeer, jeering, mockery, scoff, scoffing) = showing your contempt by derision
SCOFF as a verb:
1. (jeer, scoff, flout, barrack, gibe) = laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker"
2. (scoff, flout) = treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules"