Sycophant
Crossword Clue & Answers

17 March 2023
Last seen in: The Mirror Classic

We found 8 answers for the crossword clue 'Sycophant', the most recent of which was seen in the The Mirror Classic.

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

We have given Sycophant 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 Sycophant as an answer itself some 44 times.

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

We most recently saw this clue in 'The Mirror Classic' on Saturday, 05 June 2021 with the answer being YESMAN, we also found YESMAN to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• The Mirror Classic - 5 Jun 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 2 May 2021
• The Mirror Quick - 26 Mar 2021
• The New York Times Crossword - 25 Mar 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 3 Mar 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 14 Feb 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 22 Dec 2020
• USA Today - 9 Dec 2020
• The Mirror Classic - 6 Nov 2020
• The Daily Mail Quick - 15 Jul 2020

Definitions and usage

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

• A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

Crossword Answers

3 Letters

LAC
Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax

5 Letters

TOADY
Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

6 Letters

LAPDOG
A dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap

YESMAN

7 Letters

CREEPER
Any of various small insectivorous birds of the northern hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet

8 Letters

PARASITE
An animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

9 Letters

GROVELLER

10 Letters

GREENNOSER