We've tracked down 5 possible answers for the clue "Villainous" from the Universal Crossword crossword on January 5, 2026. At the top of our list is EVIL — 4 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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5 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EVIL
Villainous
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
99%
EVIL
Villainous
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
99%
NOGOOD
Villainous
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 29, 2023
99%
NOGOOD
Villainous
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 29, 2023
50%
FALLENHERO
Protagonist who turns villainous
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
50%
FALLENHERO
Protagonist who turns villainous
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
50%
HYDE
Stevenson's villainous Mr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2020
50%
HYDE
Stevenson's villainous Mr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2020
1%
SNEERED
Smiled villainously
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 23, 2018
1%
SNEERED
Smiled villainously
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 23, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Villainous" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 5 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EVIL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Villainous"?
The best answer for "Villainous" is EVIL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include NOGOOD (6 letters).
Where has "Villainous" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 10 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 5, 2026.