Clues for the word "LURCHER"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on January 30, 2026.
Definition of lurcher
- n. - One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher.
- n. - One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers.
- n. - A glutton; a gormandizer.
Referring Clues
- Crossbred hunting dog
- Dog
- Dog runs after bait, nipping child
- A greyhound cross
- One staggering on all fours?
- Hunting dog
- Dog related to greyhound
- Cross? Could be a pet
- Hard, cruel exercise before run, making greyhound cross
- A dog on the prowl?
- An unstable animal?
- Cross-bred hunting dog
- The drunk's dog?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 30, 2026
- Evening Standard Easy - June 12, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - May 09, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - January 15, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - December 21, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 09, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 21, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - November 07, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - October 18, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - October 16, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - May 10, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - December 09, 2016
- Guardian Quick - May 06, 2016
- Guardian Quick - October 06, 2014
- Guardian Quick - March 10, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - December 21, 2012
- Guardian Quick - October 28, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - May 10, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - October 20, 2005
- Guardian Quiptic - April 04, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - September 15, 2004