Severe Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Severe?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Severe is STERN. Other possible answers include ACUTE, BAD, AUSTERE, HARSH, STRICT, ASTRINGENT, STRINGENT, dangerous, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Severe?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Severe.

Q: What is another word for Severe?

We list 13 synonyms related to Severe. Common alternatives include HARD, GRAVE, STARK, STERN.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Severe?

Clues like Severe often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Independent, Sunday People, The Sunday Times, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 05/10/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; .

Hint 2: Synonyms

BAD, HARD, STERN

Hint 3: Best answers

STERN, ACUTE, BAD

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Best answers for Severe

5 letters

3 letters

6 letters

STRICT

All 19 answers for Severe

Severe with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
BAD	3

Severe with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HARD	4

Severe with 5 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
STERN	5
ACUTE	5
HARSH	5
GRAVE	5
STARK	5

Severe with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
STRICT	6
WICKED	6

Severe with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
AUSTERE	7
SERIOUS	7
SPARTAN	7

Severe with 8 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
GRIEVOUS	8
KNOCKOUT	8
TERRIBLE	8

Severe with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
STRINGENT	9
DANGEROUS	9

Severe with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ASTRINGENT	10

Severe with 15 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
LIFE-THREATENING	15

Synonyms for Severe

We found 13 synonyms.

4 letter words

HARD

5 letter words

6 letter words

WICKED

7 letter words

8 letter words

9 letter words

DANGEROUS

16 letter words

LIFE-THREATENING

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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Severe”

What's the best solution for Severe?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Severe is STERN. Other possible answers include ACUTE, BAD, AUSTERE, HARSH, STRICT, ASTRINGENT, STRINGENT, dangerous, among others.

How many solutions are there for Severe?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Severe.

How do I find a solution for Severe?

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What is another word for Severe?

We list 13 synonyms related to Severe. Common alternatives include HARD, GRAVE, STARK, STERN.

Which crosswords feature clues like Severe?

Clues like Severe often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Independent, Sunday People, The Sunday Times, among others.

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