Crossword clue
Hostile crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Hostile”, from 3–12 letters. The most likely answer is UNFRIENDLY.
All answers for “Hostile”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| ICY | 3 | Coldly unfriendly |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| ANTI | 4 | Opposed to, informal |
| COLD | 4 | Lacking warmth |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| ENEMY | 5 | Relating to an enemy |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| AVERSE | 6 | Strongly disliking |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| OPPOSED | 7 | Against something |
| ADVERSE | 7 | Harmful or unfavourable |
| WARLIKE | 7 | Disposed to war |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| INIMICAL | 8 | Tending to harm, hostile |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BELLICOSE | 9 | Eager to fight |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| UNFRIENDLY Best match | 10 | Not friendly |
| AGGRESSIVE | 10 | Ready to attack |
| MALEVOLENT | 10 | Wishing harm to others |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| BELLIGERENT | 11 | Aggressive and warlike |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| ANTAGONISTIC | 12 | Showing active opposition |
| INHOSPITABLE | 12 | Harsh and difficult to live in |
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What does “Hostile” mean?
Hostile means unfriendly and antagonistic, or opposed to something. It also means relating to an enemy (hostile forces) or harsh and unwelcoming (a hostile environment).
Solving tip
Short answers include ANTI and ICY; longer ones include INIMICAL, BELLIGERENT and ANTAGONISTIC. For "hostile to" clues, AVERSE and OPPOSED fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Hostile"?
The most likely answer is UNFRIENDLY (10 letters) — Not friendly. Other common answers are ANTAGONISTIC (12), INIMICAL (8), BELLIGERENT (11), AGGRESSIVE (10).
How many letters are in the answer to "Hostile"?
Answers to "Hostile" range from 3–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.