Crossword clue

Dumping of refuse crossword clue

We have 7 answers for the clue “Dumping of refuse”, from 7–13 letters. The most likely answer is TIPPING.

Top answer TIPPING 7 letters · British term for dumping rubbish

All answers for “Dumping of refuse”

AnswerLettersMeaning
7-letter answers
TIPPING Best match 7 British term for dumping rubbish
8-letter answers
DISPOSAL 8 Getting rid of waste
LANDFILL 8 Burying of waste in the ground
9-letter answers
LITTERING 9 Dropping rubbish in public places
10-letter answers
FLY-TIPPING 10 Illegal dumping of waste; British
DISCARDING 10 Throwing away
13-letter answers
WASTE DISPOSAL 13 Removal and dumping of rubbish

What does “Dumping of refuse” mean?

A noun phrase for the act of getting rid of rubbish, especially leaving it somewhere it should not be. The clue is British in flavour, where a dump is called a tip.

Solving tip

TIPPING (7) is the usual answer, with FLY-TIPPING (3-7) for the illegal kind. LITTERING fits nine letters and suits either side of the Atlantic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Dumping of refuse"?

The most likely answer is TIPPING (7 letters) — British term for dumping rubbish. Other common answers are FLY-TIPPING (10), LITTERING (9), DISPOSAL (8), LANDFILL (8).

How many letters are in the answer to "Dumping of refuse"?

Answers to "Dumping of refuse" range from 7–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.