Crossword answer
BARBS
5 letters · Used for 11 different clues · 17 appearances · Last seen Thomas Joseph, July 31, 2026
Letter pattern
BARBS
Clues that lead to BARBS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fishhook features5Thomas JosephJul 31, 2026
Cutting remarks5Evening StandardJul 21, 2026
Thorns, points5Puzzle PageJun 25, 2026
Verbal digs5LA TimesJun 5, 2026
Zingers5Eugene ShefferApr 15, 2026
In a small way, they stand out pointedly5Evening StandardNov 8, 2025
Cactus array5NewsdayJun 14, 2025
Minor points made by a bachelor at the bar5Evening StandardJun 17, 2024
Minor points relating to fish-hooks5Evening StandardNov 20, 2023
Points that prevent extremes of boldness?5Evening StandardMay 29, 2023
Minor points5Evening StandardAug 31, 2021
About BARBS in crosswords
BARBS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 17 times in our database across 11 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fishhook features” in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 31, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
HOSEDSwindled
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
TUSKSElephant pair
HABITCustomary behavior
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
PISTESki-slope
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEKOETea variety
OASISCamel's watering hole
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
PEARLOyster's gem
Every appearance of BARBS (17)
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Jul 31, 2026
Fishhook features · Thomas Joseph · 13 Across
Jul 21, 2026
Cutting remarks · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jun 25, 2026
Thorns, points · Puzzle Page · 10 Down
Jun 5, 2026
Verbal digs · LA Times · Across
Apr 15, 2026
Zingers · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Nov 8, 2025
In a small way, they stand out pointedly · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jun 14, 2025
Cactus array · Newsday · Down
Jan 22, 2025
Zingers · New York Times · 4 Down
Jun 17, 2024
Minor points made by a bachelor at the bar · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Jan 13, 2024
Zingers · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Nov 28, 2023
Zingers · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Nov 20, 2023
Minor points relating to fish-hooks · Evening Standard · 13 Down
May 29, 2023
Points that prevent extremes of boldness? · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Aug 31, 2021
Minor points · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jun 14, 2021
Cutting remarks · Evening Standard · 20 Down
May 25, 2020
In a small way, they stand out pointedly · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Mar 29, 2018
Minor points made by a bachelor at the bar · Evening Standard · 31 Down