Clues for the word "BIGWIG"
We've had 27 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 41 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on September 16, 2026.
Definition of bigwig
- a. - A person of consequence; as, the bigwigs of society.
Referring Clues
- Heavyweight
- Notable
- Hotshot
- V.I.P.
- Top banana
- VIP
- Nabob
- Important person
- Muckety-muck
- Head honcho
- Notable cat reclining on rug
- VIP with at least one major overhead
- Mogul
- Celebrity getting substantial cover in court
- VIP with a swollen head, presumably
- Important person gives an extensive lecture
- Luminary
- Bravo, Boatman! Going west in carriage for upper-class type?
- VIP initially bet £1,000 and won £1,000
- Important person for an important lecture
- Panto dame's outsize accoutrement makes her an important person
- Large locks for VIP
- Important person of considerable size - former politician, we hear
- VIP presumably having a large head?
- Moneyed VIP
- Kingpin
- Important one
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 16, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 30, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 05, 2024
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 16, 2023
- Guardian Quick - December 28, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 05, 2017
- New York Times - February 26, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - February 08, 2017
- New York Times - May 02, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 24, 2015
- LA Times - June 28, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 05, 2014
- USA Today - May 14, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - March 26, 2013
- Netword - March 17, 2013
- New York Times - March 10, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - June 18, 2012
- Universal - August 04, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - February 02, 2011
- Guardian Quick - October 08, 2010
- Netword - January 03, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - September 15, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - August 20, 2009
- Guardian Quick - June 09, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - February 26, 2009
- Guardian Quick - October 18, 2008
- Guardian Quick - September 14, 2008
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 18, 2008
- Guardian Speedy - November 05, 2006
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 19, 2006
- And in 11 more crossword puzzles...