The Clue
Knock, with "at" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SCOFF
Tags
Notes
The answer SCOFF is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Deride
Flout
Gibe
Jeer
Laugh (at)
Mock
Scorn
Sneer
Pooh-pooh
Pooh-pooh, with "at"
Show disdain
Speak derisively
Not treat seriously, with "at"
"That's nothing!," for example
Say "Oh, that was nothing," say
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"