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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% | EUNUCH Ineffectual person; harem guard of old | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 31, 2025 |
| 7% | PLACE Person, ___ or thing | (5) | Universal | Jul 6, 2025 |
| 7% | LAMEDUCK Ineffectual person of thing | (8) | ||
| 6% | ENDANGER Threaten complete fury | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6% | MENACE Threaten (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 6% | ORELSE Threatening words | (6) | USA Today | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 6% | FECKLESS Irresponsible and ineffectual (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Aug 15, 2025 |
| 6% | NOUN Person, place or thing | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 12, 2025 |
| 6% | FAVOURITE Preferred person or thing (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Aug 7, 2025 |
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