Fret Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Fret?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Fret is STEW. Other possible answers include WORRY, chafe, chafed, chafes, chafing, choke, choked, chokes, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Fret?

We have found 66 possible answers for the crossword clue Fret.

Q: What is another word for Fret?

We list 65 synonyms related to Fret. Common alternatives include GAG, RUB, FRAY, FUSS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Fret?

Clues like Fret often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times Mephisto, The Times Specialist, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Prize, The Observer Everyman, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 04/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

A mist coming in off the sea; a sea fog..

Hint 2: Synonyms

GAG, RUB, STEW

Hint 3: Best answers

STEW, WORRY, CHAFE

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Best answers for Fret

4 letters

STEW

5 letters

WORRY

All 66 answers for Fret

Fret with 3 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
GAG	3
RUB	3

Fret with 4 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
STEW	4
FRAY	4
FUSS	4
GAGS	4
GALL	4
RUBS	4

Fret with 5 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
WORRY	5
CHAFE	5
CHOKE	5
ERODE	5
FRAYS	5
FRETS	5
GALLS	5

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GRATE	5
STEWS	5
SWEAT	5

Fret with 6 letters (18)

Answer	Letters
CHAFED	6
CHAFES	6
CHOKED	6
CHOKES	6
ERODED	6
ERODES	6
FRAYED	6

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FUSSED	6
FUSSES	6
GAGGED	6
GALLED	6
GRATED	6
GRATES	6
LATHER	6
NIGGLE	6
RANKLE	6
RUBBED	6
SWEATS	6

Fret with 7 letters (19)

Answer	Letters
CHAFING	7
CHOKING	7
EAT AWAY	7
EAT INTO	7
ERODING	7
FRAYING	7
FRETTED	7

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FUSSING	7
GAGGING	7
GALLING	7
GRATING	7
LATHERS	7
NIGGLED	7
NIGGLES	7
RANKLED	7
RANKLES	7
RUBBING	7
SCRATCH	7
SWITHER	7

Fret with 8 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
FRETTING	8
GREEK KEY	8
NIGGLING	8
RANKLING	8
SWITHERS	8
WORN SPOT	8

Fret with 9 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
GREEK FRET	9
SCRATCHED	9
SCRATCHES	9

Fret with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
KEY PATTERN	10
SCRATCHING	10

Synonyms for Fret

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What's the best solution for Fret?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Fret is STEW. Other possible answers include WORRY, chafe, chafed, chafes, chafing, choke, choked, chokes, among others.

How many solutions are there for Fret?

We have found 66 possible answers for the crossword clue Fret.

How do I find a solution for Fret?

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What is another word for Fret?

We list 65 synonyms related to Fret. Common alternatives include GAG, RUB, FRAY, FUSS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Fret?

Clues like Fret often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times Mephisto, The Times Specialist, Mail on Sunday, The Guardian Prize, The Observer Everyman, among others.

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