Crossword clue
Sensitive crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Sensitive”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is TENDER.
All answers for “Sensitive”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| RAW | 3 | Painfully exposed |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SORE | 4 | Painful or aching |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| AWARE | 5 | Conscious of others' feelings |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| TENDER Best match | 6 | Painful when touched |
| TOUCHY | 6 | Quick to take offence |
| SECRET | 6 | Not to be made public |
| TRICKY | 6 | Awkward to deal with |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| TACTFUL | 7 | Careful not to upset others |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DELICATE | 8 | Needing careful handling |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| RECEPTIVE | 9 | Open to impressions |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PERCEPTIVE | 10 | Quick to notice and understand |
| RESPONSIVE | 10 | Reacting readily to a stimulus |
| EMPATHETIC | 10 | Sharing others' feelings |
| CLASSIFIED | 10 | Officially restricted, of information |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| THIN-SKINNED | 11 | Easily hurt by criticism |
| SUSCEPTIBLE | 11 | Easily affected |
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What does “Sensitive” mean?
An adjective with several senses: easily hurt or upset, physically tender, quick to perceive other people's feelings, or (of information and issues) needing careful handling.
Solving tip
TENDER and TOUCHY are both six letters and both start with T, so wait for a crosser. SECRET and CLASSIFIED belong to the 'sensitive documents' sense.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Sensitive"?
The most likely answer is TENDER (6 letters) — Painful when touched. Other common answers are TOUCHY (6), DELICATE (8), SORE (4), TACTFUL (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Sensitive"?
Answers to "Sensitive" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.