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The Clue

Scoffing look (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
Gibe
Mock
Putdown
Scoff
Curl the lip
Cynic's look
Derisive look
Hostile response
Insulting look
Lip curl
Little belittlement
Look of disdain
Mean mien
Nasty look
Reaction to a pretense
Rude look
Sardonic grin
Say derisively
Scoffer's expression
Scornful expression
Scornful look
Show contempt
Show of contempt
Show disdain
Show distaste
Show scorn
Unkind look
Unkind response
Villain's expression
Billy Idol expression
Curl one's lip
Elvis impersonator's expression
Lip-curling gesture

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"