Poisonous
Crossword Clue & Answers

25 November 2021
Last seen in: Evening Standard Easy Crossword

We found 7 answers for the crossword clue 'Poisonous', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Easy Crossword.

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 Poisonous 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 Poisonous as an answer itself some 16 times.

Poisonous is a single word clue made up of 9 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Easy Crossword' on Wednesday, 03 November 2021 with the answer being TOXIC, we also found TOXIC to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 3 Nov 2021
• Irish Independent - Simple - 4 Sep 2021
• Irish Independent - Simple - 28 Aug 2021
• The Guardian Quick - 29 Apr 2021
• Irish Independent - Simple - 7 Apr 2021
• Irish Independent - Simple - 5 Mar 2021
• The Mirror Quick - 11 Aug 2020
• Irish Independent - Simple - 6 Apr 2020
• Irish Independent - Simple - 11 Mar 2020
• The Guardian Quick - 23 Mar 2019

Definitions and usage

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

• Having the qualities or effects of a poison
• Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip"
• Not safe to eat

Crossword Answers

5 Letters

TOXIC
Of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; "suffering from exposure to toxic substances"

6 Letters

SEPTIC
Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; "a septic sore throat"; "a septic environment"; "septic sewage"

7 Letters

NOXIOUS
Injurious to physical or mental health; "noxious chemical wastes"; "noxious ideas"

VICIOUS
Having the nature of vice

8 Letters

TOXICANT
Having the qualities or effects of a poison

VENOMOUS
Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite"

VIRULENT
Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite"