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Empty, as a threat Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Empty, as a threat last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is IDLE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | IDLE Empty, as a threat | (4) | Wall Street Journal | May 4, 2022 |
| 10% | BLUSTER Make loud empty threats (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 8% | IMSOSCARED Sarcastic reply to a threat | (10) | New York Times | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 8% | ORELSE End of a threat | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 8% | VACANT Empty | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 8% | PAPERTIGER Empty threat | (10) | Newsday | Feb 11, 2018 |
| 7% | DEPLETE Empty rental in deep trouble (7) | (7) | Mirror Cryptic | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 7% | SEXY Hot former partner in empty sensuality | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 7% | STRONGER Harder empty nut Roger's cracked | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 7% | TANDEM Bicycle stand emptied, partly (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quiptic | Mar 8, 2026 |
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In this clue, "Empty" is used as a synonym for "Idle." When a threat is empty, it means it lacks real intention or capability. "Idle" here means inactive or not in use, reflecting the lack of substance in the threat. This connection showcases how crossword clues often play with different meanings of words to create a clever wordplay.