Clues for the word "COUNTER"
We've had 24 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on December 26, 2024.
Definition of counter
- adv. - A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
- v. t. - One who counts, or reckons up; a calculator; a reckoner.
- v. t. - A piece of metal, ivory, wood, or bone, used in reckoning, in keeping account of games, etc.
- v. t. - Money; coin; -- used in contempt.
- v. t. - A prison; either of two prisons formerly in London.
- v. t. - A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.
- v. t. - A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted; a long, narrow table or bench, on which goods are laid for examination by purchasers, or on which they are weighed or measured.
- adv. - Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise; -- used chiefly with run or go.
- adv. - In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter.
- adv. - At or against the front or face.
- a. - Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue.
- adv. - The after part of a vessel's body, from the water line to the stern, -- below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.
- adv. - Same as Contra. Formerly used to designate any under part which served for contrast to a principal part, but now used as equivalent to counter tenor.
- adv. - The breast, or that part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck.
- adv. - The back leather or heel part of a boot.
- n. - An encounter.
- v. i. - To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
Referring Clues
- Reverse
- Part of a shop
- Certain bid, informally
- Part of a deli
- Kitchen fixture
- Diner fixture
- Deli fixture
- Oppose
- Trounce 16th century backlash?
- Opposite
- Where to pay in shop
- Opposing the thought, they say?
- Chip bar?
- Totter at the bar?
- Token answer
- Token reply
- Oppose nobleman and queen
- Disc used in board games
- Oppose meeting of nobleman and queen
- Come back (with)
- Diner seating area
- Bar
- Diner seating option
- Contrary
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - December 26, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - August 05, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 16, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - December 26, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - December 26, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - August 05, 2022
- Mirror Classic - July 21, 2017
- Guardian Everyman - April 23, 2017
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 15, 2016
- Universal - April 04, 2013
- New York Times - February 17, 2013
- Guardian Prize - September 03, 2011
- Guardian Quick - April 05, 2011
- Guardian Quick - November 26, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - September 23, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - December 26, 2007
- USA Today - March 01, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 02, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - December 04, 2000
- Guardian Cryptic - July 26, 2000
- New York Times - November 05, 1999