Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation • the back part of the human foot • someone who is morally reprehensible • one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread • the lower end of a ship's mast • (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft verb • tilt to one side • follow at the heels of a person • perform with the heels • strike with the heel of the club • put a new heel on | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!' | ||||||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||||||
| 40% | 9 | Went afoot in a showy or flashy style | ||||||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||||||
Scoundrel Afoot Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HEEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEEL
Updated: October 14, 2023
Best Possible Answers
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:
Obsolete function is betterDamn awful forecast for the country?
Taking on the issue, a bird protecting rubbish tip
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jun 2015 | Down 6 | |
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
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Afoot
New York Times -
22 Sep 2012 | New York Times / 22 Sep 2012 |
2 | Afoot, in Arles
New York Times -
19 Apr 1991 | New York Times / 19 Apr 1991 |
3 | Bird back after season abroad, man's problem afoot?
The Guardian Cryptic -
23 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Aug 2011 |
4 | Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!' | |
5 | His novel 'Afoot in England' describes his travels on foot through his adopted country | |
6 | Trouble afoot in Greece?
Telegraph Cryptic -
25 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 25 Aug 2023 |
7 | Trouble afoot — temperature's cold in the Land of More Plenty
The Guardian Cryptic -
30 Oct 2013 | The Guardian Cryptic / 30 Oct 2013 |
