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The Clue

Look of one needing a comeuppance (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
Flout
Gibe
Grimace
Ridicule
Scoff
Act villainously
Be scornful
Contemptuous expression
Contemptuous look
Curl the lip
Cynical look
Derisive look
Dirty look
Disdainful smile
Elvis trademark
Express contempt
Hostile response
Look of contempt
Look of derision
Look of disdain
Mean mien
Scornful expression
Scornful look
Show contempt
Show of contempt
Show cynicism
Show disdain
Show scorn
Unkind look
Utter scornfully
Villain's expression
Villain's look
Visual putdown
Curl one's lip
Elvis impersonator's expression
Elvis's trademark look
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"