Scruple (Crossword clue)

We found 7 answers for “Scruple” .

This page shows answers to the clue Scruple, followed by ten definitions like “Hence, a very small quantity”, “Hesitate on moral grounds” and “One Roman scruple = 1/24 Roman uncia”. Synonyms for Scruple are for example doubt, hesitation and mistrust. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers.

4 letters

CARE

5 letters

ETHIC

QUALM

6 letters

REGRET

7 letters

STICKLE

8 letters

SCRUPLES

9 letters

MISGIVING

Definitions of “Scruple”

If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.

• A weight of twenty grains
• Hence, a very small quantity
• Hesitate on moral grounds
• One Roman scruple = 1/24 Roman uncia
• Uneasiness about the fitness of an action
• (Literary terms) hesitate on moral grounds
• To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action
• A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
• An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
• Qualm uneasiness about the fitness of an action
A further 8 definitions can be found on Encyclo

Synonyms of “Scruple”

Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Scruple”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:
doubt, hesitation, mistrust, niggle, qualm, suspicion and worry.

More crossword answers

We found 7 answers for the crossword clue Scruple . A further 5 clues may be related.

If you haven't solved the crossword clue Scruple yet try to search our Crossword Dictionary by entering the letters you already know! (Enter a dot for each missing letters, e.g. “D.U..” will find “DOUBT” and “H.SITATI..” will find “HESITATION”)

Also look at the related clues for crossword clues with similar answers to “Scruple”