Crossword clue
Neglect crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Neglect”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is IGNORE.
All answers for “Neglect”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| OMIT | 4 | Leave out or fail to do |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SHIRK | 5 | Avoid a duty |
| SKIMP | 5 | Spend too little effort on |
| SPURN | 5 | Reject with contempt |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| IGNORE Best match | 6 | Pay no attention to |
| FORGET | 6 | Fail to remember to do |
| SLIGHT | 6 | Treat with disrespect |
| LAXITY | 6 | Lack of strictness or care |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| OVERLOOK | 8 | Fail to notice |
| LET SLIDE | 8 | Allow to deteriorate |
| PASS OVER | 8 | Ignore or disregard |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| DISREGARD | 9 | Pay no attention to |
| DISREPAIR | 9 | Poor condition from neglect |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| NEGLIGENCE | 10 | Failure to take proper care |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| DERELICTION | 11 | Shameful failure of duty |
| INATTENTION | 11 | Lack of attention |
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What does “Neglect” mean?
As a verb, neglect means to fail to care for properly, or to fail to do something. As a noun it means the state of being uncared for, or failure to take proper care.
Solving tip
Verb answers include IGNORE, OMIT and SHIRK; noun answers include DISREGARD and NEGLIGENCE. Match the clue's part of speech and tense.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Neglect"?
The most likely answer is IGNORE (6 letters) — Pay no attention to. Other common answers are OMIT (4), FORGET (6), DISREGARD (9), SHIRK (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Neglect"?
Answers to "Neglect" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.