Clues for the word "ALIEN"

We've had 458 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1200 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on February 17, 2026.

Definition of alien

a. - Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign; as, alien subjects, enemies, property, shores.
a. - Wholly different in nature; foreign; adverse; inconsistent (with); incongruous; -- followed by from or sometimes by to; as, principles alien from our religion.
n. - A foreigner; one owing allegiance, or belonging, to another country; a foreign-born resident of a country in which he does not possess the privileges of a citizen. Hence, a stranger. See Alienage.
n. - One excluded from certain privileges; one alienated or estranged; as, aliens from God's mercies.
v. t. - To alienate; to estrange; to transfer, as property or ownership.