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The Clue

Sign of contempt (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SNEER

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Notes

The answer SNEER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Curl the lip
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Cynical look
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Disdainful look
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Express contempt
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Haughty look
Insolent look
Insulting look
Look of superiority
Make a face
Mean grin
Nasty look
Reaction to a pretense
Scornful expression
Scornful look
Show contempt
Show cynicism
Show scorn
Unkind look
Utter scornfully
Villainous expression
Villainous look
Villain's look
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Lip-curling gesture
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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"