Mean Crossword Clue

We have the 6-letter answer for Mean crossword clue, last seen in the The Sun 2-Speed Crossword October 6, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Mean Crossword Answer

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SNIDE

(5 letters)

INTEND

(6 letters)

AVERAGE

(7 letters)

NASTY

(5 letters)

NOTNICE

(7 letters)

DENOTE

(6 letters)

UNKIND

(6 letters)

CRUEL

(5 letters)

NOTSONICE

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. denote or connote
2. have in mind as a purpose

Hint 2: Clue Definition

MEAN (adjective)
1. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
2. marked by poverty befitting a beggar
MEAN (verb)
1. intend to refer to
2. denote or connote
MEAN (noun)
1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SNIDE
(5 letters)
Intend
(6 letters)
AVERAGE
(7 letters)
NASTY
(5 letters)
NOTNICE
(7 letters)
DENOTE
(6 letters)
UNKIND
(6 letters)
CRUEL
(5 letters)
NOTSONICE
(9 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
DENTIN

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