Crossword clue
Scatter crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Scatter”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is STREW.
All answers for “Scatter”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| SOW | 3 | Scatter seed |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FLEE | 4 | Run off in all directions |
| SCAT | 4 | Go away quickly, as a command |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| STREW Best match | 5 | Spread untidily over a surface |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SPREAD | 6 | Distribute over an area |
| DISPEL | 6 | Drive away in different directions |
| LITTER | 6 | Scatter untidily |
| SHOWER | 6 | Scatter in large numbers |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DIFFUSE | 7 | Spread over a wide area |
| BESTREW | 7 | Cover by scattering |
| BREAK UP | 7 | Separate and disperse |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DISPERSE | 8 | Break up and spread out |
| SPRINKLE | 8 | Scatter in small drops or bits |
| SPLATTER | 8 | Spatter in large drops |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BROADCAST | 9 | Scatter seed widely by hand |
| DISSIPATE | 9 | Disperse and disappear |
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What does “Scatter” mean?
Scatter means to throw or spread things over a wide area, or (of a group) to separate and move off in different directions. As a noun it means a small, irregularly spread amount.
Solving tip
Check whether the clue wants the throwing sense (STREW, SOW, SPRINKLE) or the dispersing sense (DISPERSE, FLEE, BREAK UP). In cryptics "scatter" and "scattered" are common anagram indicators.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Scatter"?
The most likely answer is STREW (5 letters) — Spread untidily over a surface. Other common answers are SOW (3), DISPERSE (8), SPREAD (6), SPRINKLE (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Scatter"?
Answers to "Scatter" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.