Clues for the word "CATARACT"

We've had 21 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 55 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on July 17, 2025.

Definition of cataract

n. - A great fall of water over a precipice; a large waterfall.
n. - An opacity of the crystalline lens, or of its capsule, which prevents the passage of the rays of light and impairs or destroys the sight.
n. - A kind of hydraulic brake for regulating the action of pumping engines and other machines; -- sometimes called dashpot.

Last Seen In

Daily Cryptic - July 17, 2025
Daily American - July 10, 2025
Daily Quick - January 14, 2025
Daily Quick - December 31, 2024
Daily Quick - October 25, 2024
Daily Quick - August 03, 2024
Daily American - July 05, 2024
Daily American - June 16, 2024
Daily Quick - June 10, 2024
Evening Standard Quick - May 21, 2024
Daily Cryptic - July 17, 2023
Daily American - July 10, 2023
Evening Standard Easy - May 26, 2023
Daily Quick - January 14, 2023
Daily Quick - December 31, 2022
Daily Quick - October 25, 2022
Daily Quick - August 03, 2022
Daily American - July 05, 2022
Daily American - June 16, 2022
Daily Quick - June 10, 2022
Daily Cryptic - July 17, 2017
Daily American - July 10, 2017
Evening Standard Easy - May 05, 2017
New York Times - May 04, 2017
Guardian Quick - January 31, 2017
Guardian Cryptic - April 21, 2016
King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 30, 2015
Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 16, 2015
Guardian Quick - January 10, 2015
Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 05, 2014
And in 25 more crossword puzzles...