MALICIOUS Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 238 solutions for 'MALICIOUS' with 3 to 14 letters.
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The clue "malicious" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2024. The correct answer for this puzzle is "SPITEFUL", a 8-letter word.

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MALICIOUS with 3 letters
MALICIOUS with 4 letters
EVIL
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MALICIOUS with 8 letters

Top answers for MALICIOUS crossword clue from newspapers

SPITEFUL
MEAN
EVIL
CATTY
NASTY

Definition of malicious

  • having the nature of or resulting from malice; "malicious gossip"; "took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince"- Rudyard Kipling

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What is the best solution to the riddle MALICIOUS?

Solution SPITEFUL is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution SPITEFUL is 8 letters long. We have 37 further solutions of the same word length.

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

There are 238 solutions. The longest is UNCOMPROMISING with 14 letters, and the shortest is BAD with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "MALICIOUS"?

Solutions are between 3 and 14 letters long.

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