Stumped by the crossword clue "Distressed"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 4, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 8 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is FRETFUL (7 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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8 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FRETFUL
Distressed
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2022
99%
FRETFUL
Distressed
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2022
50%
TEAR
Feature of some distressed jeans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
50%
TEAR
Feature of some distressed jeans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
50%
SOS
Dispatch from the distressed
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
50%
SOS
Dispatch from the distressed
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
50%
DNAREPAIR
Fix for distressed genes?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2024
50%
DNAREPAIR
Fix for distressed genes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2024
50%
RIPS
Features of distressed jeans
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2023
50%
RIPS
Features of distressed jeans
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
50%
TROUBLESABOUT
Is distressed over
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2019
50%
TROUBLESABOUT
Is distressed over
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2019
50%
RIP
Feature of distressed jeans
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2018
50%
RIP
Feature of distressed jeans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2018
1%
DAMSEL
Oft-distressed one
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 2, 2019
1%
DAMSEL
Oft-distressed one
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 2, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Distressed" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 8 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FRETFUL (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Distressed"?
The best answer for "Distressed" is FRETFUL with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Distressed" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 4, 2022.