Crossword clues for the word: XANTIPPE The word XANTIPPE has appeared as an answer to at least 5 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for XANTIPPE Showing 1 to 5 of 5 results Clue(s) Prototype of a shrew. Scolding wife: Var. Socrates' bad-tempered wife. Socrates' scolding wife. Wife of Socrates.