Crossword clue
Shocking crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Shocking”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is APPALLING.
All answers for “Shocking”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| DIRE | 4 | Very poor, in British informal use |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| AWFUL | 5 | Very bad |
| LURID | 5 | Vividly sensational |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| GHASTLY | 7 | Causing great horror |
| HEINOUS | 7 | Utterly wicked, of a crime |
| JOLTING | 7 | Giving a sudden shock |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DREADFUL | 8 | Extremely bad or unpleasant |
| HORRIFIC | 8 | Causing horror |
| STUNNING | 8 | Causing a dazed surprise |
| TERRIBLE | 8 | Extremely bad |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| APPALLING Best match | 9 | Causing dismay or horror |
| ATROCIOUS | 9 | Horrifyingly bad |
| STARTLING | 9 | Very surprising |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| OUTRAGEOUS | 10 | Shockingly unacceptable |
| SCANDALOUS | 10 | Causing public outrage |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| DISGRACEFUL | 11 | Shamefully bad |
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What does “Shocking” mean?
An adjective for something that causes horror, disgust or outrage. In British informal use it also just means very bad (shocking weather), and it can be a participle meaning giving a jolt.
Solving tip
APPALLING (9) and DREADFUL (8) cover both the horrifying and the 'very bad' senses. For tabloid-style scandal, LURID (5) and SCANDALOUS (10) are better fits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Shocking"?
The most likely answer is APPALLING (9 letters) — Causing dismay or horror. Other common answers are DREADFUL (8), AWFUL (5), HORRIFIC (8), OUTRAGEOUS (10).
How many letters are in the answer to "Shocking"?
Answers to "Shocking" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.