The term CONTEMPT SHOW can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SCORN (5 letters), SNORT (5 letters), and SNEER (5 letters). All three words refer to a type of behavior that expresses contempt or disdain for someone or something. SCORN is an expression of contempt or disdain, often accompanied by a feeling of superiority. SNORT is a loud, derisive sound made to express contempt or disapproval. SNEER is a facial expression of contempt or SCORN, often accompanied by a derisive comment. All three words are used to describe a behavior that conveys contempt or disdain.