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Forbidding; rear of a ship Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Telegraph Plusword · 2026-10-21

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Forbidding; rear of a ship featured in The Telegraph Plusword puzzle on 2026-10-21. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 5 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

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(noun)

  1. the rear part of a ship
  2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
  3. United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

(adjective satellite)

  1. severe and unremitting in making demands
  2. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
  3. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
  4. severely simple

(noun)

  1. an official prohibition or edict against something

(adjective satellite)

  1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  2. harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 5 letters
    STERN

    Forbidding; rear of a ship (5)

    The Telegraph Plusword · Oct 21, 2026

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