Crossword clue
Claw crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Claw”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is TALON.
All answers for “Claw”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| RIP | 3 | To tear roughly |
| DIG | 3 | To push sharp nails into |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| NAIL | 4 | Horny covering at the tip of a digit |
| TEAR | 4 | To pull or rip at |
| MAUL | 4 | To wound by scratching and tearing |
| HOOK | 4 | Curved claw or gripping device |
| RAKE | 4 | To scratch with a sweeping movement |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TALON Best match | 5 | Claw of a bird of prey |
| CHELA | 5 | Zoological term for a pincer-like claw |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| NIPPER | 6 | Claw of a crab or lobster |
| PINCER | 6 | Gripping claw of a crustacean |
| SCRAPE | 6 | To drag something sharp across |
| UNGUIS | 6 | Anatomical term for a nail or claw |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SCRATCH | 7 | To score with something sharp |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| LACERATE | 8 | To tear the flesh |
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What does “Claw” mean?
A noun for the sharp curved nail on the foot of a bird or animal, or the pincer of a crab or lobster. As a verb it means to scratch or tear at something with claws or fingernails.
Solving tip
TALON is the favourite for a bird of prey, and NIPPER, PINCER or CHELA for a crustacean. SCRATCH, TEAR and RAKE are the verb answers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Claw"?
The most likely answer is TALON (5 letters) — Claw of a bird of prey. Other common answers are NAIL (4), NIPPER (6), PINCER (6), SCRATCH (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Claw"?
Answers to "Claw" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.