Clues for the word "BRAID"
We've had 86 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 171 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on March 09, 2026.
Definition of braid
- v. t. - To weave, interlace, or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
- v. t. - To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.
- v. t. - To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.
- n. - A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.
- n. - A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk, or linen, used for binding, trimming, or ornamenting dresses, etc.
- n. - A quick motion; a start.
- n. - A fancy; freak; caprice.
- v. i. - To start; to awake.
- v. t. - Deceitful.
Referring Clues
- Plait
- Place for a ribbon
- Hair feature
- Pigtail, e.g.
- Place for a bow, maybe
- Hair twist
- Weave
- Pippi Longstocking feature
- Hair twist
- Cornrow, e.g.
- Weave together
- Prepare for baking, as challah dough
- Twisted locks
- Willie Nelson feature
- Make challah
- "Heidi" hairpiece
- Hair feature, perhaps
- Heidi trademark
- Hair piece
- Pippi Longstocking dangler
- Hair weave
- Pigtail
- Interwoven locks
- Navy brass decor
- Queue
- Challah form
- Do some hair weaving
- Hair weave?
- Make pigtails
- Make rugs
- Three-strand interweave
- Interweave
- Make, as challah
- Lock formation
- Intertwine
- Uniform trim
- Uniformtrim
- Unifrom trim
- Make into cornrows
- Alternative to a ponytail
- Rope feature favored by rock climbers
- Twisted lock?
- Hair in a twist
- Work with dough, perhaps
- Interlace
- Form a queue
- Make a rope
- Illinois emo hair band?
- Post-hardcore Illinois band
- Trimming or decoration for a bird, perhaps
- Decorative ribbon
- Decoration of help to British Rail?
- Gilded ribbon
- Ornamental tape or plait
- Ornamental strip
- Interlaced link of hair strands
- Support oneself with twine
- Hair that's entwined
- Fishtail, e.g.
- Put into plaits
- Woven band
- Entwine hair
- Woven trimming
- Brother needs help in making scrambled egg
- Willie Nelson hair feature
- Create pigtails
- Decoration on a military uniform sleeve
- Plait relative
- Rope, essentially
- Hair feature "woven" in each starred answer
- Hairstyle with twists
- Brassy looking, a bird can be beautiful
- Rabid for something like scrambled eggs?
- A bird used merely as decoration
- Traditional feature of a Hindu bride
- Woven hairstyle
- Hairstyle that might be coiled
- Word that can follow the first words of 4-, 7- and 10-Down
- Protective hairstyle
- Decoration of help to British Rail?
- Make challah, say
- Decoration woven by a bird
- Plaited hairstyle
- Hairstyle for Princess Leia, sometimes
- Challah bread feature
- Cornrow or challah feature
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 09, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 29, 2026
- Your Life Choices - January 03, 2026
- Mindfood Daily - December 18, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - December 18, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - November 14, 2025
- Your Life Choices - November 09, 2025
- Daily American - October 18, 2025
- New York Times - October 04, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - August 10, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - June 29, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - June 29, 2025
- Your Life Choices - May 15, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - May 04, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - April 19, 2025
- Daily American - March 17, 2025
- New York Times - March 16, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - March 13, 2025
- Your Life Choices - February 17, 2025
- New York Times - February 16, 2025
- Your Life Choices - February 02, 2025
- Your Life Choices - January 30, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - January 06, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - November 26, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - November 20, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - October 30, 2024
- USA Today - October 11, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - September 10, 2024
- Daily American - July 18, 2024
- USA Today - June 15, 2024
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