DICTIONARY WORDS ONLY:
PROFANITY:

Setbacks

We've checked our database and believe the answer is KNOCKS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KNOCKS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
LettersAnswerClue
97%6Exact Match!
noun

• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

• negative criticism

• a vigorous blow

• a bad experience

• the act of hitting vigorously

verb

• deliver a sharp blow or push

• rap with the knuckles

• knock against with force or violence

• make light, repeated taps on a surface

• sound like a car engine that is firing too early

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

90%7 Athletic race with barriers
noun

• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

90%10 Adversities or hardships
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Most severe
Battled against
Apple co-founder

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick15 Oct 2025 Across 8
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Challenges and setbacks
2
Diet setbacks
New York Times - 11 Apr 1999
New York Times / 11 Apr 1999
3
Frequencies of recovering from setbacks or setbacks
4
Gamblers' setbacks
New York Times - 09 Sep 2007
New York Times / 09 Sep 2007
5
Serious setbacks
The Guardian Quick - 08 Apr 2004
The Guardian Quick / 08 Apr 2004
6
Setbacks
New York Times - 21 Oct 1977
New York Times / 21 Oct 1977
7
Sharp setbacks
New York Times - 04 Jan 1976
New York Times / 04 Jan 1976

Similar Clues With The Same Answers