Crossword clue

Denied crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Denied”, from 6–12 letters. The most likely answer is REFUSED.

Top answer REFUSED 7 letters · Declined to give or allow

All answers for “Denied”

AnswerLettersMeaning
6-letter answers
VETOED 6 Refused to allow
7-letter answers
REFUSED Best match 7 Declined to give or allow
NEGATED 7 Declared not to be so
REFUTED 7 Denied, in loose modern use
8-letter answers
REJECTED 8 Turned away or dismissed
DISOWNED 8 Refused to acknowledge as one's own
REBUFFED 8 Refused bluntly
GAINSAID 8 Contradicted or disputed
DISPUTED 8 Called into question
WITHHELD 8 Kept back, refused to grant
DECLINED 8 Politely refused
9-letter answers
DISAVOWED 9 Denied responsibility for
RENOUNCED 9 Formally gave up or rejected
10-letter answers
REPUDIATED 10 Rejected as untrue
TURNED DOWN 10 Rejected an offer or request
12-letter answers
CONTRADICTED 12 Asserted the opposite of

What does “Denied” mean?

The past tense and past participle of 'deny': declared something untrue, refused to give or allow something, or refused to acknowledge a person or belief.

Solving tip

Answers should end in -ED or be an irregular past form such as GAINSAID or WITHHELD. REFUSED and NEGATED are both seven letters; the first suits a request, the second a statement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Denied"?

The most likely answer is REFUSED (7 letters) — Declined to give or allow. Other common answers are REJECTED (8), NEGATED (7), DISOWNED (8), REBUFFED (8).

How many letters are in the answer to "Denied"?

Answers to "Denied" range from 6–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.