Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Nowadays Upstarts Delayed And Flatter Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 144 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is ADULATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ADULATE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%7Exact Match!
verb

• flatter in an obsequious manner

41%7Upstarts originally in costly house in our avenue — outrageous!
adjective

• New, fashionable.

37%10Upstarts
noun

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Ophthalmic optician, for example
She speaks for the Tower of Pisa
Excellence is to be found here

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Cryptic13 Aug 2002 Across 19
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

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
"You flatter me!"
New York Times - 20 Aug 2019
New York Times / 20 Aug 2019
2
Exaggerated; flatter excessively
Telegraph Quick - 19 Feb 2024
Telegraph Quick / 19 Feb 2024
3
Lay ___ (flatter)
New York Times - 03 Nov 1977
New York Times / 03 Nov 1977
4
Loaf getting flatter, not for formal dinner
The Guardian Cryptic - 07 Mar 2005
The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Mar 2005
5
Upstarts
6
Upstarts
7
Upstarts originally in costly house in our avenue — outrageous!
The Guardian Cryptic - 18 Nov 2016
The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Nov 2016

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