Clues for the word "PARACHUTE"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on October 24, 2025.
Definition of parachute
- n. - A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.
- n. - A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister.
Referring Clues
- Drop cloth?
- Type of baggy pants
- It's terrifying if it won't open
- Skydiving need
- It opens in the fall
- Airdrop
- It'll bring you down to earth
- Skydiver's need
- It opens during the fall
- What Coldplay used to jump?
- First note after Bach prelude removed, cut out? What a let-down
- Canopy used by skydivers
- What brings you down is a car up the duff
- Pilot's safety device
- Generous severance package
- Fall accessory?
- Opener for an aerial act
Last Seen In
- New York Times - October 24, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - September 26, 2025
- Mirror Daily - April 20, 2025
- New York Times - September 22, 2024
- Mirror Daily - March 18, 2024
- Mirror Daily - August 07, 2023
- Mirror Daily - April 20, 2017
- Mirror Daily - April 20, 2016
- Rock n Roll Crossword - February 22, 2015
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 25, 2013
- New York Times - August 31, 2013
- Guardian Prize - May 18, 2013
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 19, 2012
- Universal - September 26, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 03, 2011
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 26, 2011
- Washington Post - September 10, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 13, 2008
- New York Sun - September 01, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 03, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 19, 2004