Clues for the word "COMPLAIN"
We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 38 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Quick crossword on March 05, 2026.
Definition of complain
- v. i. - To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also, to creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
- v. i. - To make a formal accusation; to make a charge.
- v. t. - To lament; to bewail.
Referring Clues
- Crab
- Kvetch
- Gripe
- Carp
- Grumble
- Grouse
- Beef (or grouse?)
- Grizzle
- Express dissatisfaction with a break in service
- Grumble that there's always a palm out when there's money about
- Grouse nearly arrived on the steppe
- Express a grievance
- Beef, grouse or carp?
- Beef to turn out deficient, not having much seasoning
- Grumble, having malady that's never-ending
- Beef has arrived,, not entirely without trimmings
- Company member with US city home wanted beef
- Grumble, grouse
- Grumble about order given without any fuss
- Grouse, grumble
- Moan
- Shattered lamp embedded in piece of beef
- Change around a switch in lamp to see rail or grouse?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Quick - March 05, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - January 16, 2026
- Daily Quick - December 16, 2024
- Daily Quick - September 22, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - January 16, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - January 12, 2024
- Daily Quick - December 16, 2022
- Daily Quick - September 22, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - January 16, 2018
- Mirror Quick - December 17, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 15, 2017
- Guardian Prize - December 03, 2016
- Evening Standard Quick - July 22, 2016
- Evening Standard Quick - March 31, 2016
- Guardian Quick - March 16, 2015
- Guardian Quick - March 05, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - October 26, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 26, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - February 25, 2013
- Guardian Quick - January 26, 2013
- Guardian Speedy - September 23, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - March 16, 2012
- LA Times - October 16, 2011
- Guardian Quick - January 10, 2011
- Guardian Prize - January 23, 2010
- Guardian Quick - October 10, 2008
- Guardian Speedy - September 28, 2008
- New York Times - August 14, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - May 22, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - January 03, 2008
- And in 8 more crossword puzzles...