Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Quarry Eg Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 109 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is PIT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PIT

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%3Exact Match!
noun

• a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

• a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

• the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed

• (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

• an enclosure in which animals are made to fight

• (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on

• (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled

• a trap in the form of a concealed hole

• a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

• lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers

• a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

verb

• set into opposition or rivalry

• mark with a scar

• remove the pits from

32%3Quarry's quarry: 1970
noun

• United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

• the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects

22%6 Known for its limestone quarry
noun

• a town in northern Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron

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:

Raise one's spirits
Mimic
Clue collectors, for short

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times06 Oct 2019 Across 46
New York Times11 Jan 2015 Across 104
New York Times29 Aug 2011 Across 40
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
A bird like this turned up over quarry
The Guardian Cryptic - 01 Feb 2012
The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Feb 2012
2
Animal with one crossing a quarry
The Guardian Everyman - 29 Aug 2010
The Guardian Everyman / 29 Aug 2010
3
Known for its limestone quarry
4
Quarry's quarry: 1970
New York Times - 15 Sep 1985
New York Times / 15 Sep 1985
5
Simon Wiesenthal's quarry
New York Times - 20 Feb 2008
New York Times / 20 Feb 2008
6
Site of an ancient marble quarry
7
Snigglers' quarry
New York Times - 12 Jul 1983
New York Times / 12 Jul 1983

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