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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Threatening but ineffectual person or thing (5,5) . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PAPERTIGER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PAPERTIGER Threatening but ineffectual person or thing (5,5) | (10) | ||
| 7% | OMINOUS Threatening | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 7% | LAMEDUCK Chance to cross a sea for ineffectual person | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 6% | NOUN Person, place, or thing, e.g. | (4) | ||
| 6% | ABOMINATION Disgusting person or thing (11) | (11) | Mirror Classic | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 6% | SIDLE Ultimately useless and ineffectual creep | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 6% | PEST Troublesome or annoying person or thing (4) | (4) | Puzzler | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | ONEONONE Person-to-person | (8) | Newsday | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 6% | ENDANGER Threaten complete fury | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6% | MENACE Threaten (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Sep 9, 2025 |
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