Crossword clue

“Scoff at”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
DERIDE
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
DERIDE61 of 2
SNEEZE61 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Scoff at” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 4, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Scoff at” clue?+

The answer is DERIDE (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 4, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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