Words of contempt are expressions that are used to show disrespect or scorn. The three crossword solutions for this term are BAHS (4 letters), TUTS (4 letters), and PSHAWS (6 letters). BAHS is an acronym for 'bigoted and hateful speech', which is a type of language that is used to express prejudice and hatred. TUTS stands for 'taunting and unkind speech', which is a form of verbal abuse that is used to belittle and humiliate someone. Lastly, PSHAWS is an acronym for 'put-downs and snide remarks', which are comments that are intended to hurt someone's feelings.