Clues for the word "CLAPTRAP"
We've had 39 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 55 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on October 31, 2025.
Definition of claptrap
- n. - A contrivance for clapping in theaters.
- n. - A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
- a. - Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.
Referring Clues
- Drivel
- Nonsense
- Baloney
- Mumbo jumbo
- Humbug
- Bunk
- Hokum
- Pretentious talk
- Empty language
- Meaningless talk
- Foolish talk
- Mumbo-jumbo
- Babble
- Hooey
- Upset apple cart, ignoring European rubbish
- Balderdash
- Applaud the actor's role - on reflection, it's rubbish
- Pretentious nonsense
- Approve of gin? Nonsense!
- Applaud catch? Codswallop!
- Hand and mouth used in bunk
- Empty words
- Inverts catch VD? Nonsense
- Pat's gob spouting rubbish
- Wallop - and then gin? Nonsense!
- Pretentious prose
- It's nonsense to applaud deception
- Applaud catch? Nonsense!
- Rubbish
- Tripe, cold piece friend served up
- About to drink gin or cobblers
- Nonsense in court about stage before strike
- Catcher of STD? Nonsense!
- Rot talked about trick following a noise like thunder
- A bit upset by thunder? Nonsense!
- Thunder a bit upsetting? Nonsense!
- Nonsense, informally
- A lot of hooey
- Piffle
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - October 31, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 12, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 19, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 14, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 03, 2023
- New York Times - March 11, 2023
- New York Times - February 12, 2022
- Guardian Speedy - November 05, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - February 10, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 09, 2016
- Guardian Speedy - October 16, 2016
- Guardian Everyman - August 21, 2016
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 05, 2016
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - August 30, 2015
- New York Times - May 07, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - March 04, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - October 10, 2014
- Guardian Quick - September 13, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - April 30, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 16, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - May 23, 2013
- New York Times - November 12, 2012
- Guardian Everyman - October 28, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - September 23, 2011
- Universal - August 30, 2011
- Netword - October 09, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 20, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 21, 2009
- New York Times - October 12, 2009
- Guardian Everyman - September 27, 2009
- And in 25 more crossword puzzles...