Crossword clue
Refuse crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Refuse”, from 4–8 letters. The most likely answer is DECLINE.
All answers for “Refuse”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| DENY | 4 | Refuse to give |
| VETO | 4 | Refuse to allow |
| JUNK | 4 | Old or useless things |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SPURN | 5 | Reject with contempt |
| TRASH | 5 | Waste material, US |
| WASTE | 5 | Discarded material |
| DROSS | 5 | Scum or rubbish |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| REJECT | 6 | Refuse to accept |
| REBUFF | 6 | Refuse abruptly |
| LITTER | 6 | Rubbish left lying around |
| DEBRIS | 6 | Scattered fragments |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DECLINE Best match | 7 | Politely refuse |
| RUBBISH | 7 | Waste material, British |
| GARBAGE | 7 | Household waste, US |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| TURN DOWN | 8 | Decline an offer |
| WITHHOLD | 8 | Refuse to give |
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What does “Refuse” mean?
Pronounced re-FUSE, it is a verb meaning to decline or say no to something. Pronounced REF-use, it is a noun meaning rubbish or waste material.
Solving tip
This is a classic dual-sense clue: verb answers include DENY, SPURN and DECLINE, while noun answers include TRASH, GARBAGE and RUBBISH. Crossing letters usually reveal which sense is meant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Refuse"?
The most likely answer is DECLINE (7 letters) — Politely refuse. Other common answers are DENY (4), REJECT (6), SPURN (5), TURN DOWN (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Refuse"?
Answers to "Refuse" range from 4–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.