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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 |
| 9% | DRAINED Emptied | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 9% | DANGERS Suppressing fury, flipping spouted empty threats | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 8% | WHYIOUGHTA Humorous "threat" of retaliation | (10) | USA Today | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 8% | GAS Empty talk | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 8% | GAP Empty space | (3) | USA Today | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 8% | ROT Empty talk | (3) | Newsday | Sep 4, 2025 |
| 8% | DITSY Empty-headed | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 8% | VACATE Empty (6) | (6) | Mirror Quick | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 8% | ORELSE Threat words | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 8, 2025 |
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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.