Clues for the word "APHORISM"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on August 08, 2025.
Definition of aphorism
- n. - A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.
Referring Clues
- "Art is long, life is short," e.g.
- Short statement of truth
- Maxim
- Saw
- "aste makes waste,"e.g.
- Pithy saying
- Short instructive saying
- Terse saying
- Saying Oprah broadcast, one feminist title recalled
- Saying nothing right in unfortunate mishap
- As the saying goes, there's nothing I'm sharp about shifting
- Saw 8, but has not come across doctrine
- A metaphor is mixed but its content is pithy
- Saw him as pro-revolutionary?
- Saying
- Is Harpo Marx starting to make a witty sally
- Saw soldiers involved in terrible mishap
- O! I'm sharp (anag)
- Witty remark
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - August 08, 2025
- Guardian Cryptic - March 09, 2017
- LA Times Sunday - August 14, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 06, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 25, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - June 30, 2015
- Guardian Quick - April 16, 2015
- LA Times Sunday - August 10, 2014
- Guardian Quick - November 21, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - August 01, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - May 28, 2012
- Guardian Quick - March 25, 2012
- LA Times - August 25, 2011
- Netword - January 13, 2011
- Family Time - April 25, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - January 04, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - July 13, 2006
- Washington Post - June 24, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - April 18, 2005
- New York Times - July 15, 1997