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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 |
| 11% | PAPERTIGER Empty threat | (10) | Universal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 9% | MENACE Threat | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 8% | ORELSE End of a threat | (6) | USA Today | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 8% | ATRISK Under threat | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 8% | PESTS Crop threats | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 8% | CORED Empty inside | (5) | New York Times | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 8% | PEST Threat to crops | (4) | Newsday | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 8% | CLEARSOUT Empties completely | (9) | LA Times Daily | May 6, 2026 |
| 8% | ELSE Threat ending word? | (4) |
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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.