Clues for the word "EXPEDIENT"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on January 16, 2026.
Definition of expedient
- a. - Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; -- sometimes contradistinguished from right.
- a. - Quick; expeditious.
- n. - That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end.
- n. - Means devised in an exigency; shift.
Referring Clues
- Convenient and effective
- Practical - advantageous (9)
- Advisable
- Convenient for a particular purpose
- Means to an end (possibly self-serving)
- No longer taking exercise, one in depression needed to get fit
- Appropriate though not necessarily fair
- Suited to the circumstances
- Appropriate device
- Suitable for the circumstances rather than just
- Having mark removed from old gable is appropriate
- Old writer about to end tale at first profitable
- Former patient takes small boy for a time, as appropriate
- Serving to promote one's interest
- Practical and businesslike
- Wise to sulk about Enid dancing with former partner?
- Appropriate
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - January 16, 2026
- Guardian Cryptic - August 07, 2017
- Netword - May 13, 2017
- Guardian Quick - January 20, 2017
- Guardian Quick - June 10, 2015
- Guardian Quiptic - February 10, 2014
- Guardian Quick - December 17, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - June 10, 2013
- Guardian Quick - May 09, 2011
- Guardian Speedy - January 10, 2010
- Guardian Quick - June 03, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - June 20, 2008
- Guardian Quick - May 16, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - October 15, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - February 21, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 18, 2002
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2002
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2002
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2002
- Guardian Quick - March 11, 2002