Clues for the word "CRACKLE"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 25 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New Zealand Herald crossword on October 15, 2025.
Definition of crackle
- v. i. - To make slight cracks; to make small, sharp, sudden noises, rapidly or frequently repeated; to crepitate; as, burning thorns crackle.
- n. - The noise of slight and frequent cracks or reports; a crackling.
- n. - A kind of crackling sound or r/le, heard in some abnormal states of the lungs; as, dry crackle; moist crackle.
- n. - A condition produced in certain porcelain, fine earthenware, or glass, in which the glaze or enamel appears to be cracked in all directions, making a sort of reticulated surface; as, Chinese crackle; Bohemian crackle.
Referring Clues
- Campfire sound
- Exhibit vibrancy
- Fireplace noise
- Second of a cereal trio
- Fire sound
- Rice Krispies sound
- Snapping sound of a bonfire?
- Laugh about blunder finally, short sharp sound
- Sound as of burning sticks
- Noise as of burning twigs
- (Make) slight sharp sounds
- Sound like a log fire
- Sound of fire in centre of nuclear storage facility admitted
- Make the sound of a fire
- Radio static
- Noise of fire and laughter across river
- Loud squawk obscures last of sinister rustling
- Fireplace sound
- Sound very good, though having got a little disheartened
Last Seen In
- New Zealand Herald - October 15, 2025
- Your Life Choices - April 06, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - November 27, 2023
- New Zealand Herald - August 25, 2023
- Your Life Choices - January 24, 2018
- Mindfood Daily - January 10, 2018
- Guardian Cryptic - September 05, 2017
- Netword - May 03, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - December 24, 2015
- Guardian Quick - January 31, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 03, 2013
- Guardian Quiptic - April 29, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 09, 2012
- USA Today - January 31, 2012
- Guardian Quick - August 22, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - June 25, 2008
- Guardian Quick - February 08, 2008
- Guardian Quick - February 24, 2006
- Washington Post - September 10, 2005
- Guardian Quick - April 28, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 17, 2005
- Guardian Quick - January 09, 2005
- New York Times - November 24, 2002
- New York Times - October 05, 2002
- Washington Post - March 27, 2001