Menacing Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Menacing crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 24 2026 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Menacing has a total of 8 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%SINISTERMenacingUSA Today
20%HISSEDSpoke menacinglyNew York Times
20%MOBMenacing massWall Street Journal
20%ORELSEMenacing wordsWall Street Journal
20%GLOWERMenacing lookWall Street Journal

Definition

On the left hand, or the side of the left hand; left; -- opposed to dexter, or right.
Unlucky; inauspicious; disastrous; injurious; evil; -- the left being usually regarded as the unlucky side; as, sinister influences.
Wrong, as springing from indirection or obliquity; perverse; dishonest; corrupt; as, sinister aims.
Indicative of lurking evil or harm; boding covert danger; as, a sinister countenance.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • USA Today: Jan 24, 2026

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