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The Clue

Jeer or fleer (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
Curling of the lip
Cynic's look
Derisive look
Disapproving look
Express contempt
Grinch's expression
Insinuative remark
Lip curl
Look of derision
Look of disdain
Look of scorn
Mean mien
Nasty expression
Obvious derision
React derisively
Reaction to a pretense
Rude look
Scornful expression
Scornful look
Scornful utterance
Show contempt
Show scorn
Unkind response
Unwelcome look
Vent contempt
Villainous look
Villain's look
Curl one's lip
Elvis's trademark look
High-hat's look
Possible reaction to a pretense
"That'll teach you!" look

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"