Clues for the word "SCRUPLE"
We've had 27 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 29 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on May 29, 2024.
Definition of scruple
- n. - A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
- n. - Hence, a very small quantity; a particle.
- n. - Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience.
- v. i. - To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
- v. t. - To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question.
- v. t. - To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple.
Referring Clues
- One might make you stop and think
- Ethical consideration
- 20 grains
- Qualm
- Principle that hinders action
- Bit of moral fiber
- Moral reservation
- Moral compunction
- Small moral misgiving
- Moral principle
- Ethical or moral principle
- Moral uncertainty
- Reservation has little weight
- Moral impediment of little weight
- PC rules in order to obtain regard for morality
- Doubt - small weight
- Moral qualm of little weight
- A little moral uncertainty?
- Hesitation of police constable struggling with new rules
- Collapse, losing heart after second doubt
- See special instructions
- Doubt place is beset by horrible curse
- Moral consideration
- Small wrinkle (not medium) causes moral difficulty
- Apothecary's measure
- A moral doubt that weighed little
- Moral restraint
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - May 29, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - March 02, 2024
- LA Times - February 04, 2018
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 14, 2017
- New York Times - February 16, 2017
- Guardian Everyman - June 21, 2015
- Guardian Prize - January 17, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - December 30, 2014
- Washington Post - July 04, 2012
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - November 20, 2011
- LA Times - July 06, 2011
- Guardian Quick - April 27, 2011
- Guardian Quiptic - December 14, 2009
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - May 11, 2009
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 21, 2009
- Family Time - December 14, 2008
- LA Times - December 01, 2007
- Family Time - March 19, 2007
- Guardian Quick - February 18, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - October 11, 2006
- USA Today - January 24, 2006
- Netword - December 10, 2005
- USA Today - September 30, 2005
- Netword - May 29, 2005
- Family Time - February 03, 2005
- Guardian Quiptic - April 21, 2003
- Guardian Prize - August 25, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - December 30, 1999
- Guardian Cryptic - October 15, 1999