Underhand
Crossword Clue & Answers

16 February 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 2 answers for the crossword clue 'Underhand', 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 Underhand a popularity rating of 'Common' because it has featured in a number crossword publications.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Underhand as an answer itself some 43 times.

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

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 with the answer being CLANDESTINE, we also found CLANDESTINE to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 23 Jun 2020
• Irish Independent - Simple - 6 Jun 2020

Definitions and usage

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

• Marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods"
• Slyly and secretly; "Mean revenge, committed underhand"- John Donne; "oldline aristocratic diplomats underhandedly undermined the attempt...to align Germany with the Western democracies"- C.G.Bowers
• With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level; "an underhand pitch"; "an underhand stroke"
• With the hand swung below shoulder level; "throwing a ball underarm"

Crossword Answers

6 Letters

SNEAKY
Marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods"

11 Letters

CLANDESTINE
Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; "clandestine intelligence operations"; "cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines"; "hole-and-corner intrigue"; "secret missions"; "a secret agent"; "secret sales of arms"; "surreptitious mobilization of troops"; "an undercover investigation"; "underground resistance"