Clues for the word "COUNSEL"
We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 40 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on January 05, 2026.
Definition of counsel
- n. - Interchange of opinions; mutual advising; consultation.
- n. - Examination of consequences; exercise of deliberate judgment; prudence.
- n. - Result of consultation; advice; instruction.
- n. - Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
- n. - A secret opinion or purpose; a private matter.
- n. - One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel.
- v. t. - To give advice to; to advice, admonish, or instruct, as a person.
- v. t. - To advise or recommend, as an act or course.
Referring Clues
- Suggestion
- Give advice to
- Legal advice
- Guidance
- Court address
- Court figure
- Of ___ (firm status of a semi-retired attorney, perhaps)
- Advise
- One at a sidebar
- Advocacy group
- Advice
- Advice doctor leaves wretched scoundrel
- Lawyer
- Dutch uncle so inclined to offer it
- Advise a local authority, say
- Advice on clues in anagram form
- Pass round peacekeepers' quarters, offering advice
- Franco unselectively imprisoning lawyer
- Uncle, so upset with lawyer
- Formal advice
- Sixth Amendment right
- Lawyer's offering
- Lawyer, or a lawyer's advice
Last Seen In
- New York Times - January 05, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - September 01, 2025
- Mirror Daily - February 06, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - December 11, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 11, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 10, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - October 27, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - September 05, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - September 01, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - June 16, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - June 06, 2023
- Mirror Daily - June 05, 2023
- Mirror Daily - February 06, 2018
- Evening Standard Easy - September 01, 2017
- Daily Cryptic - September 01, 2017
- Mirror Daily - February 06, 2017
- Family Time - January 09, 2017
- Mirror Daily - February 06, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 27, 2014
- Netword - December 07, 2013
- Chronicle of Higher Education - March 01, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - January 09, 2013
- New York Times - January 06, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - December 31, 2012
- Netword - November 21, 2011
- I Swear Crossword - September 23, 2011
- LA Times - September 10, 2011
- Guardian Speedy - May 08, 2011
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 17, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - October 13, 2010
- And in 10 more crossword puzzles...