Contemptible but delectable, showing no resistance (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCUMMY Contemptible but delectable, showing no resistance (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 13, 2024
8% SCORNS Shows contempt (6) USA Today Jul 16, 2026
7% SPIT Show contempt for skewer (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
7% LUSCIOUS Delectable (8) Premier Sunday May 24, 2026
6% DISDAIN Dad is in trouble - show contempt (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 8, 2026
6% SCORN Hold in contempt (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 8, 2026
6% BAH "How contemptible!" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 7, 2026
6% DASTARDLY Contemptible (9) The Times Concise Aug 5, 2026
6% OPPOSE Resist (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 22, 2026
6% FLOUTS Shows contempt towards loud boors (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 23, 2026

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