Crossword answer
PINCER
6 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, October 7, 2026
Letter pattern
PINCER
Clues that lead to PINCER
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Nipper, a little chap in cerise (6)6The GuardianOct 7, 2026
One of two on a scorpion6New York TimesApr 22, 2026
Attack movement from both sides6Puzzle PageMar 21, 2026
One who longs to eat crab's head or claw6The IndependentDec 11, 2024
Lobster claw6Eugene ShefferJul 27, 2023
About PINCER in crosswords
PINCER is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Nipper, a little chap in cerise (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on October 7, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PURPLEColour
REDDIT"The heart of the internet," per its tagline
OILIERGreasier
DELANOFDR part
TAMESTMost docile
OPENERBatsman or cracksman?
THRASHTrounce
EXHALEBreathe out
LEBRON___ James (NBA champion nicknamed "King James")
ANKARASome thank Arab for capital (6)
LARIATRoundup rope
ALPACALlama kin
ELAPSEPass, as time spent asleep, maybe
TUREENServing dish
Every appearance of PINCER (5)
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Oct 7, 2026
Nipper, a little chap in cerise (6) · The Guardian · 20 Down
Apr 22, 2026
One of two on a scorpion · New York Times · 13 Down
Mar 21, 2026
Attack movement from both sides · Puzzle Page · 1 Down
Dec 11, 2024
One who longs to eat crab's head or claw · The Independent · 21 Down
Jul 27, 2023
Lobster claw · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across