Crossword clue

Scatter crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Scatter”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is STREW.

Top answer STREW 5 letters · Spread untidily over a surface

All answers for “Scatter”

AnswerLettersMeaning
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

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.