Crossword clue

Ordeal crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Ordeal”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is TRIAL.

Top answer TRIAL 5 letters · Test of endurance

All answers for “Ordeal”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
TEST 4 Difficult experience
HELL 4 Place or state of misery
5-letter answers
TRIAL Best match 5 Test of endurance
AGONY 5 Extreme pain
6-letter answers
TRAUMA 6 Deeply distressing experience
MISERY 6 Great distress
7-letter answers
TORMENT 7 Great suffering
TRAVAIL 7 Painful effort
CALVARY 7 Great suffering, from the crucifixion
TORTURE 7 Severe pain
8-letter answers
HARDSHIP 8 Severe suffering
9-letter answers
NIGHTMARE 9 Very unpleasant experience
SUFFERING 9 State of pain
PURGATORY 9 Place of temporary suffering
10-letter answers
AFFLICTION 10 Cause of suffering
11-letter answers
TRIBULATION 11 Great trouble

What does “Ordeal” mean?

An ordeal is a very unpleasant and prolonged experience. Historically, trial by ordeal was an ancient test of guilt by painful physical means.

Solving tip

Short answers include TEST and TRIAL; longer ones include NIGHTMARE, TRIBULATION and TORMENT. For historical clues try TRIAL.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is TRIAL (5 letters) — Test of endurance. Other common answers are TEST (4), NIGHTMARE (9), TORMENT (7), AGONY (5).

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

Answers to "Ordeal" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.