Thorn Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Thorn?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Thorn is BARB. Other possible answers include PRICKLE, irritant, irritants, pricker, prickers, prickles, spikelet, spikelets, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Thorn?

We have found 14 possible answers for the crossword clue Thorn.

Q: What is another word for Thorn?

We list 13 synonyms related to Thorn. Common alternatives include SPINE, SPINES, THORNS, PRICKER.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Thorn?

Clues like Thorn often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The i Paper, The Daily Telegraph GK, The Observer Everyman, The Guardian Genius, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 26/02/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

a Germanic character of runic origin .

Hint 2: Synonyms

BARB, SPINE, SPINES

Hint 3: Best answers

BARB, PRICKLE, IRRITANT

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Best answers for Thorn

4 letters

BARB

7 letters

PRICKLE

All 14 answers for Thorn

Thorn with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
BARB	4

Thorn with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SPINE	5

Thorn with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
SPINES	6
THORNS	6

Thorn with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
PRICKLE	7
PRICKER	7
STICKER	7

Thorn with 8 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
IRRITANT	8
PRICKERS	8
PRICKLES	8
SPIKELET	8
STICKERS	8

Thorn with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
IRRITANTS	9
SPIKELETS	9

Synonyms for Thorn

We found 13 synonyms.

5 letter words

SPINE

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7 letter words

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What's the best solution for Thorn?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Thorn is BARB. Other possible answers include PRICKLE, irritant, irritants, pricker, prickers, prickles, spikelet, spikelets, among others.

How many solutions are there for Thorn?

We have found 14 possible answers for the crossword clue Thorn.

How do I find a solution for Thorn?

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What is another word for Thorn?

We list 13 synonyms related to Thorn. Common alternatives include SPINE, SPINES, THORNS, PRICKER.

Which crosswords feature clues like Thorn?

Clues like Thorn often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The i Paper, The Daily Telegraph GK, The Observer Everyman, The Guardian Genius, among others.

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