Clues for the word "DEEP"

We've had 231 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 768 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on May 30, 2026.

Definition of deep

superl. - Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea.
superl. - Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep.
superl. - Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley.
superl. - Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot.
superl. - Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.
superl. - Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror.
superl. - Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson.
superl. - Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy.
superl. - Muddy; boggy; sandy; -- said of roads.
adv. - To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply.
n. - That which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth.
n. - That which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss.