Crossword answer

KNOUT

5 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 8, 2026

Letter pattern

KNOUT

Starts with K, ends with T · 5 letters

Clues that lead to KNOUT

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Russian scourge treating UK to a bit of Novichok5The IndependentFeb 8, 2026 Stout Russian whip5The IndependentJun 26, 2025

About KNOUT in crosswords

KNOUT is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Russian scourge treating UK to a bit of Novichok” in the The Independent crossword on February 8, 2026.

Other 5-letter answers

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Every appearance of KNOUT (3)

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Feb 8, 2026

Russian scourge treating UK to a bit of Novichok · The Independent · 7 Down

Jun 26, 2025

Stout Russian whip · The Independent · 3 Across

Nov 2, 2024

Stout Russian whip · The Independent · 22 Across