Clues for the word "ARREAR"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 37 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on April 28, 2026.
Definition of arrear
- adv. - To or in the rear; behind; backwards.
- n. - That which is behind in payment, or which remains unpaid, though due; esp. a remainder, or balance which remains due when some part has been paid; arrearage; -- commonly used in the plural, as, arrears of rent, wages, or taxes.
Referring Clues
- Overdue sum
- Unpaid debt
- State of lateness
- Unfulfilled duty
- Amount of debt, old-style
- Overdue thing
- Overdue debt
- Overdue payment
- Delinquency word more commonly heard in the plural
- Sum of money owed
- In ___ (late, in law)
- Overdue amount
- Old-style debt
- Unpaid bill
- Amount unpaid or undone
- Still to be paid on arrival by the Listener
- Debt to pay
- Overdue debt more commonly pluralized
Last Seen In
- New York Times - April 28, 2026
- New York Times - December 25, 2023
- New York Times - August 13, 2023
- Penny Dell Sunday - November 06, 2022
- Universal - January 06, 2018
- LA Times - July 02, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - April 26, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - January 27, 2017
- New York Times - May 11, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 16, 2015
- Universal - November 26, 2015
- New York Times - June 05, 2015
- USA Today - June 18, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 08, 2014
- Chicago Reader - September 20, 2013
- New York Times - June 30, 2013
- New York Times - September 19, 2012
- USA Today - August 02, 2012
- Universal - January 29, 2012
- LA Times - July 19, 2011
- Universal - March 21, 2010
- New York Times - December 08, 2009
- LA Times - September 27, 2009
- New York Times - February 19, 2009
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - February 15, 2009
- LA Times - August 07, 2008
- New York Times - April 04, 2008
- LA Times Sunday - January 27, 2008
- Universal - December 08, 2007
- New York Times - December 05, 2007
- And in 7 more crossword puzzles...