Despises USA Today Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Despises” crossword clue is HATES (5 letters); other puzzles used LOATHES. We have seen this clue 2 times in USA Today and New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 6, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS

HATES: to despise.

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Best answers for “Despises”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1HATES5Despises
2LOATHES7Despises

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
USA TodayOctober 6, 2026HATES4 Down
New York TimesJuly 19, 2026LOATHES56 Down

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Questions about the Despises Crossword Clue

What is the 5-letter answer to the Despises crossword clue?

HATES is the 5-letter answer to the “Despises” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Despises crossword clue last used?

In the USA Today of October 6, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Despises crossword clue?

Other puzzles used LOATHES for this clue.