Impale
Crossword Clue & Answers

16 November 2021
Last seen in: Evening Standard Quick Crossword

We found 10 answers for the crossword clue 'Impale', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Quick Crossword.

We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.

We have given Impale 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 Impale as an answer itself some 114 times.

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

We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Quick Crossword' on Thursday, 23 September 2021 with the answer being TRANSFIX, but the most popular answer for this clue is SKEWER.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 23 Sep 2021
• The Daily Mail Smallest Hardest - 19 Dec 2018
• The Guardian Quick - 29 Jun 2018
• The New York Times Crossword - 2 May 2018

Definitions and usage

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

• Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
• Pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

GORE
The shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen"

STAB
Informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"

5 Letters

SPEAR
An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

SPIKE
Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"

STAKE
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

6 Letters

EMPALE
Pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"

PIERCE
Cut or make a way through; "the knife cut through the flesh"; "The path pierced the jungle"; "Light pierced through the forest"

SKEWER
A long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted

8 Letters

PUNCTURE
A small hole made by a sharp object

TRANSFIX
To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"