Crossword clue
Peril crossword clue
We have 12 answers for the clue “Peril”, from 4–13 letters. The most likely answer is DANGER.
Top answer
DANGER
6 letters · Possibility of harm
All answers for “Peril”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RISK | 4 | Exposure to danger |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DANGER Best match | 6 | Possibility of harm |
| HAZARD | 6 | Source of danger |
| THREAT | 6 | Likely cause of harm |
| MENACE | 6 | Threatening quality |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PITFALL | 7 | Hidden danger |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| JEOPARDY | 8 | Danger of loss or harm |
| EXPOSURE | 8 | Being unprotected |
| DISTRESS | 8 | State of danger, of a ship |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| INSECURITY | 10 | Being open to danger |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PREDICAMENT | 11 | Difficult situation |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| VULNERABILITY | 13 | Exposure to harm |
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What does “Peril” mean?
Peril means serious and immediate danger, or something that causes danger. It is mostly a noun ("in peril"); as a verb it is archaic.
Solving tip
DANGER is the most likely answer; RISK and HAZARD are close. For longer slots try JEOPARDY or INSECURITY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Peril"?
The most likely answer is DANGER (6 letters) — Possibility of harm. Other common answers are RISK (4), HAZARD (6), JEOPARDY (8), THREAT (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Peril"?
Answers to "Peril" range from 4–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.