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The Clue

Grimace of derision (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SNEER

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Notes

The answer SNEER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

Related Clues

Gibe
Putdown
Scoff
Curl the lip
Cynical look
Derisive look
Disdainful smile
Dismissive visage
Express contempt
Expression of disdain
Haughty look
Insolent look
Lip curl
Little belittlement
Look of disdain
Mean mien
Rude look
Say derisively
Scornful look
Scornful utterance
Scrooge's look
Show contempt
Show of contempt
Show cynicism
Show disdain
Show scorn
Sign of contempt
Unkind response
Unwelcome look
Villain's contortion
Billy Idol expression
Curl one's lip
Elvis's trademark look
Possible reaction to a pretense
Malfoy's look, in the Harry Potter books

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"