Crossword clue

Stare crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Stare”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is GAZE.

Top answer GAZE 4 letters · Look steadily and intently

All answers for “Stare”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
GAZE Best match 4 Look steadily and intently
GAPE 4 Stare open-mouthed
GAWK 4 Stare stupidly
GAWP 4 Stare rudely, British informal
OGLE 4 Stare lecherously
PEER 4 Look closely or searchingly
LOOK 4 Direct one's eyes at
LEER 4 Stare in a suggestive way
5-letter answers
GLARE 5 Stare angrily
WATCH 5 Observe attentively
6-letter answers
GOGGLE 6 Stare with wide eyes
GLOWER 6 Stare in an angry or sullen way
GAPE AT 6 Stare at in wonder
7-letter answers
EYEBALL 7 Stare at intently, informally
9-letter answers
FIXED LOOK 9 A long steady stare
10-letter answers
RUBBERNECK 10 Stare inquisitively at an incident

What does “Stare” mean?

Stare means to look fixedly at something or someone for a long time, often with wide-open eyes. It can be a verb or a noun (a long fixed look), and some answers carry nuances of rudeness, anger or astonishment.

Solving tip

GAZE and GAPE are the classic short answers; GAWP and GAWK are British and American informal favourites respectively. Match verb or noun from the surrounding clues.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Stare"?

The most likely answer is GAZE (4 letters) — Look steadily and intently. Other common answers are GAPE (4), GAWK (4), GAWP (4), OGLE (4).

How many letters are in the answer to "Stare"?

Answers to "Stare" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.