Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Like A Waif Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 165 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is HOMELESS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HOMELESS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%8Exact Match!
noun

• someone unfortunate without housing

• poor people who unfortunately do not have a home to live in

adjective satellite

• without nationality or citizenship

• physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security

34%8 Credited with popularizing the 'waif' archetype in films
noun

• United States film actress (born in Canada) who starred in silent films (1893-1979)

34%4 Abandoned waif
noun

• a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Rounded
"To know the change and ___": Keats
Author Wister

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times19 Mar 1993 Across 29
New York Times19 Nov 1979 Down 4
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Having a slim and waif-like figure
2
Misrepresent a pitiable waif
The Guardian Cryptic - 01 Mar 2004
The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Mar 2004
3
Nasty ruffian collars school waif
The Guardian Cryptic - 14 Aug 2020
The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Aug 2020
4
Type of low-life bum embracing, initially, waif and stray
The Guardian Cryptic - 10 Jan 2013
The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jan 2013
5
Waif
New York Times - 20 Nov 1976
New York Times / 20 Nov 1976
6
Waif-like and ethereal in appearance
7
Waif to settle outside Reading
The Guardian Cryptic - 01 Aug 2013
The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Aug 2013

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen