Least
Crossword Clue & Answers

24 November 2020
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 13 answers for the crossword clue 'Least', 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 Least 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 Least as an answer itself some 218 times.

Least is a single word clue made up of 5 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Wednesday, 04 November 2020 with the answer being MINORITY, we also found MINORITY to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 4 Nov 2020

Definitions and usage

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

• Something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns"
• The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree; "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone"
• Used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"

Anagrams

We found 6 anagrams for the word 'Least'.

• setal
• slate (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
• stale Urinate, of cattle and horses
• steal A stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)
• stela An ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
• tales

Crossword Answers

5 Letters

STALE
Urinate, of cattle and horses

STEAL
A stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)

6 Letters

FEWEST
(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number; "the fewest birds in recent memory"

MEREST

7 Letters

MINIMAL
The least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"

MINIMUM
The smallest possible quantity

TINIEST

8 Letters

MINORITY
Being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position"

MINUTEST

SMALLEST

TEENIEST

9 Letters

PALTRIEST

17 Letters

TOTHELOWESTDEGREE
Used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"