Rot Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Rot?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Rot is TOSH. Other possible answers include TWADDLE, SPOIL, PERISH, BUNK, GOOFF, HOOEY, DECAY, GOBAD, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Rot?

We have found 42 possible answers for the crossword clue Rot.

Q: What is another word for Rot?

We list 34 synonyms related to Rot. Common alternatives include BUNK, GUFF, ROTS, BUNKS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Rot?

Clues like Rot often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Observer Speedy, The Guardian Cryptic, The Times Jumbo, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 18/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action .

Hint 2: Synonyms

TOSH, BUNK, GUFF

Hint 3: Best answers

TOSH, TWADDLE, SPOIL

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Best answers for Rot

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4 letters

6 letters

PERISH

All 42 answers for Rot

Rot with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
TOSH	4
BUNK	4
GUFF	4
ROTS	4

Rot with 5 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
SPOIL	5
GOOFF	5
HOOEY	5
DECAY	5
GOBAD	5
BUNKS	5
GUFFS	5
WASTE	5

Rot with 6 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
PERISH	6
BUNKUM	6
MOLDER	6
ROTTED	6
WASTED	6
WASTES	6

Rot with 7 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
TWADDLE	7
BUNKUMS	7
HOGWASH	7
MOLDERS	7
MOULDER	7
ROTTING	7
WASTING	7

Rot with 8 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
BUNCOMBE	8
MOLDERED	8
MOULDERS	8
ROTTINGS	8

Rot with 9 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
DECOMPOSE	9
BUNCOMBES	9
HOGWASHES	9
MOLDERING	9
MOULDERED	9

Rot with 10 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DECOMPOSED	10
DECOMPOSES	10
MOULDERING	10

Rot with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DECOMPOSING	11

Rot with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PUTREFACTION	12

Rot with 13 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DECOMPOSITION	13
PUTREFACTIONS	13

Rot with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DECOMPOSITIONS	14

Synonyms for Rot

We found 34 synonyms.

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DECOMPOSING

12 letter words

PUTREFACTION

13 letter words

14 letter words

DECOMPOSITIONS

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What's the best solution for Rot?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Rot is TOSH. Other possible answers include TWADDLE, SPOIL, PERISH, BUNK, GOOFF, HOOEY, DECAY, GOBAD, among others.

How many solutions are there for Rot?

We have found 42 possible answers for the crossword clue Rot.

How do I find a solution for Rot?

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What is another word for Rot?

We list 34 synonyms related to Rot. Common alternatives include BUNK, GUFF, ROTS, BUNKS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Rot?

Clues like Rot often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Observer Speedy, The Guardian Cryptic, The Times Jumbo, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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