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Hissing Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 164 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SIBILANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIBILANT
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SIBILANT" which means:
- noun
- • A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh) adjective satellite
- • Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') adjective
- • Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The snake made a sibilant sound as it slithered through the grass."
- • "The wind rustled the leaves in a sibilant whisper."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy26 Oct 2008 | Across 17 | |
| New York Times30 Nov 1995 | Down 29 | |
| New York Times06 Aug 1989 | Down 83 | |
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5 | Hissing quality
New York Times -
26 May 1979 | New York Times / 26 May 1979 |
6 | Hissing sound
New York Times -
05 Mar 1977 | New York Times / 05 Mar 1977 |
7 | Their hissing sound is produced by expelling air through specialized structures called 'hissing organs' |
