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The Clue

Lip-curling smile (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

Deride
Mock
Scoff
Be scornful
Cocky look
Contemptuous expression
Contemptuous look
Cynical look
Derisive look
Disdainful smile
Expression of disdain
Eye with disdain
Insinuative remark
Insolent look
Lip curl
Look of contempt
Look of derision
Look of scorn
Rude look
Scoffer's expression
Scornful look
Show contempt
Show scorn
Utter scornfully
Villainous look
Villain's contortion
Villain's expression
Villain's look
Curl one's lip
Elvis's trademark look
Possible reaction to a pretense
Visual put-down
Turn up one's nose

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"