Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Something Insubstantial Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 166 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is WISP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WISP

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
245%11Insubstantial or insubstantial things
329%11 Transform into something light and insubstantial

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WISP" which means:

    noun
  • • A small tuft or lock
  • • A small person
  • • A small bundle of straw or hay
  • • A flock of snipe
  • verb
  • • To brush or dress, as with a wisp.
  • • To rumple.
  • • To produce a wisp, as of smoke.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "A wisp of smoke rose from the campfire."
  • • "She blew a wisp of hair away from her face."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

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

Kind of sparkling wine (slang)
Seen as a shape against a light background
Commented — noticed

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick27 Jun 2014 Across 7
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
Insubstantial, somewhat irksome? Agreed
The Guardian Everyman - 03 Sep 2023
The Guardian Everyman / 03 Sep 2023
2
Insubstantial Daybreak
The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Mar 2012
The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Mar 2012
3
Insubstantial lake with silver lining
The Guardian Cryptic - 04 Dec 2018
The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Dec 2018
4
Insubstantial or insubstantial things
5
Insubstantial small muscle, one failing in test
The Guardian Cryptic - 20 Aug 2018
The Guardian Cryptic / 20 Aug 2018
6
Slender, insubstantial
The Guardian Quick - 07 Dec 2023
The Guardian Quick / 07 Dec 2023
7
Word used to describe something that is airy or insubstantial

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