Clues for the word "VITRIOL"
We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on June 29, 2026.
Definition of vitriol
- n. - A sulphate of any one of certain metals, as copper, iron, zinc, cobalt. So called on account of the glassy appearance or luster.
- n. - Sulphuric acid; -- called also oil of vitriol. So called because first made by the distillation of green vitriol. See Sulphuric acid, under Sulphuric.
Referring Clues
- Hateful criticism
- Vituperation
- Invective
- Strong criticism
- What internet trolls may spew
- Extreme bitterness or malice
- Abusive language - sulphuric acid
- Attack in numbers, about three
- Bitter criticism of 6 musicians online
- Scathing criticism - sulphuric acid
- Acid -- caustic writings
- Caustic criticism
- Bitter criticism
- Bile
- Scathing criticism
- Speech full of rancour
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 29, 2026
- Evening Standard Easy - January 30, 2026
- New York Times - October 16, 2023
- LA Times - December 22, 2022
- LA Times - October 01, 2022
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 14, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - November 08, 2017
- Mirror Quick - September 10, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 11, 2015
- Jonesin - July 22, 2014
- Guardian Quick - September 20, 2013
- Washington Post - July 12, 2013
- Guardian Quick - September 28, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 02, 2009
- Guardian Quick - December 22, 2007
- Guardian Quick - August 17, 2007
- USA Today - November 10, 2006