Dagger
Crossword Clue & Answers

25 November 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 10 answers for the crossword clue 'Dagger', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Dagger a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Dagger as an answer itself some 71 times.

Dagger is a single word clue made up of 6 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 with the answer being KNIFE, but the most popular answer for this clue is KRIS.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 13 Oct 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 23 Sep 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 28 Apr 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 26 Mar 2021

Definitions and usage

Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Dagger', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Dagger' and give you a hint.

• A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
• A character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

Anagrams

We found 2 anagrams for the word 'Dagger'.

• gadger
• ragged Having an irregular outline; "text set with ragged right margins"; "herded the class into a ragged line"

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

DIRK
A relatively long dagger with a straight blade

KRIS
A Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

SNEE

5 Letters

BLADE
The flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

KNIFE
Edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

6 Letters

WEAPON
Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"

7 Letters

OBELISK
A stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top

PONIARD
A dagger with a slender blade

STICKER
A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

8 Letters

STILETTO
A small dagger with a tapered blade