Despise USA Today Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Despise” crossword clue is HATE (4 letters); other puzzles used LOATHE and DETEST. We have seen this clue 8 times in New York Times Midi and USA Today and New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on August 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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HATE: to despise.
Best answers for “Despise”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HATE | 4 | Despise |
| 2 | LOATHE | 6 | Despise |
| 3 | DETEST | 6 | Despise |
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Midi | September 16, 2026 | LOATHE | 14 Down |
| USA Today | August 4, 2026 | HATE | 3 Down |
| New York Times | June 1, 2026 | DETEST | 17 Across |
| USA Today | December 29, 2025 | HATE | 62 Down |
| USA Today | September 29, 2025 | HATE | 60 Down |
| New York Times | August 25, 2025 | HATE | 28 Across |
| New York Times | January 6, 2025 | ABHOR | 2 Down |
| Universal | November 5, 2024 | HATE | 54 Across |
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Questions about the Despise Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Despise crossword clue?
HATE is the 4-letter answer to the “Despise” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Despise crossword clue last used?
In the USA Today of August 4, 2026. We have seen it 8 times.
What are other possible answers to the Despise crossword clue?
Other puzzles used LOATHE and DETEST for this clue.