Cross after hints about what a naughty child might throw Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cross after hints about what a naughty child might throw last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SPITBALL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPITBALL Cross after hints about what a naughty child might throw (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 30, 2023
3% ERROR Heading off naughty child is a mistake (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 1, 2026
3% TIPPYTOES What a child might stand on to watch a parade (9) LA Times Daily Sep 29, 2026
3% HAT What a contender might throw in the ring (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 16, 2026
3% MINOTAUR Child cuddling cross monster (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 3, 2026
3% TSK "Naughty, naughty" (3) New York Times Midi Aug 14, 2026
3% SCAMP Naughty child (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 28, 2026
2% EXPRESSED Cross with journalists after European editor spoke (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 29, 2026
2% SHADE You might throw it when you're being catty (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 28, 2026
2% FLING Throw; affair (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 23, 2026

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