Refute Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Refute?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Refute is DENY. Other possible answers include REBUT, BELIE, DISPROVE, CONTRADICT, controvert, controverted, controverting, controverts, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Refute?

We have found 15 possible answers for the crossword clue Refute.

Q: What is another word for Refute?

We list 11 synonyms related to Refute. Common alternatives include REBUT, REBUTS, REFUTED, REFUTES.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Refute?

Clues like Refute often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Star, Evening Standard, The Times Daily, The Sunday Telegraph, The Times Jumbo, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 28/03/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

DENY, REBUT, BELIE

Hint 3: Best answers

DENY, REBUT, BELIE

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Best answers for Refute

5 letters

4 letters

DENY

8 letters

DISPROVE

All 15 answers for Refute

Refute with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DENY	4

Refute with 5 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
REBUT	5
BELIE	5

Refute with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REBUTS	6

Refute with 7 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
REFUTED	7
REFUTES	7

Refute with 8 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DISPROVE	8
REBUTTED	8
REFUTING	8

Refute with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REBUTTING	9

Refute with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
CONTRADICT	10
CONTROVERT	10

Refute with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONTROVERTS	11

Refute with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONTROVERTED	12

Refute with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONTROVERTING	13

Synonyms for Refute

We found 11 synonyms.

5 letter words

REBUT

6 letter words

REBUTS

7 letter words

8 letter words

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What's the best solution for Refute?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Refute is DENY. Other possible answers include REBUT, BELIE, DISPROVE, CONTRADICT, controvert, controverted, controverting, controverts, among others.

How many solutions are there for Refute?

We have found 15 possible answers for the crossword clue Refute.

How do I find a solution for Refute?

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What is another word for Refute?

We list 11 synonyms related to Refute. Common alternatives include REBUT, REBUTS, REFUTED, REFUTES.

Which crosswords feature clues like Refute?

Clues like Refute often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Star, Evening Standard, The Times Daily, The Sunday Telegraph, The Times Jumbo, among others.

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