DREADFUL Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 310 solutions for 'DREADFUL' with 3 to 26 letters.
Filter Solutions by Word Length

All Solutions for DREADFUL

Top Answers for: dreadful

The clue "dreadful" last appeared in the The Sun crossword on November 18, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "DIRE", a 4-letter word.

4
D
I
R
E
6
H
O
R
R
I
D
4
V
I
L
E
7
A
W
E
S
O
M
E
4
G
R
I
M
8
H
O
R
R
I
B
L
E
5
A
W
F
U
L
9
A
P
P
A
L
L
I
N
G
8
S
H
O
C
K
I
N
G
8
T
E
R
R
I
B
L
E
Clue
Answer
Length
DREADFUL with 3 letters
BAD
3

Top answers for DREADFUL crossword clue from newspapers

DIRE
HORRID
VILE
LOUSY
ABYSMAL
BAD
ATROCIOUS
HORRIBLE
GRIM
SHOCKING
TERRIBLE
AWESOME
AWFUL
APPALLING

Definition of dreadful

  • very unpleasant

Frequently asked questions for dreadful:

What is the best solution to the riddle DREADFUL?

Solution DIRE is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution DIRE is 4 letters long. We have 13 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DREADFUL"?

There are 310 solutions. The longest is STREAM-OF-CONSCIOUSNESS NOVEL with 26 letters, and the shortest is BAD with 3 letters.

Is crossword puzzle clue "DREADFUL" trending today?

Correct, clue "DREADFUL" is currently one of the top traffic spikes (detected on 03 Dec 2025). Clearly, many find it tricky to solve!

How can I find the solution for "DREADFUL"?

Use our smart search feature to filter by word length. Our system organizes results by frequency and relevance. Search through millions of answers to thousands of crossword clues—for free!

How long are the solutions for "DREADFUL"?

Solutions are between 3 and 26 letters long.

‘DREADFUL’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DREADFUL’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Extremely bad (8)
Browse Solutions Alphabetically: