Clues for the word "DETACHMENT"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 13 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on February 28, 2025.
Definition of detachment
- n. - The act of detaching or separating, or the state of being detached.
- n. - That which is detached; especially, a body of troops or part of a fleet sent from the main body on special service.
- n. - Abstraction from worldly objects; renunciation.
Referring Clues
- Troop group
- Separation
- Coolness - body of troops
- Indifference of some soldiers
- Body of troops in reserve
- Chatted carelessly about people parting (from the army?)
- Military unit seeking engagement? Quite the opposite
- Soldiers picked out for objectivity?
- Indifference to detail
- Disengagement of military unit
- Reserve troops
- Unit chatted about outstanding soldiers
- Indifference
- Unconcern about the separation
- Aloofness
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 28, 2025
- Guardian Cryptic - April 18, 2016
- Guardian Quick - March 15, 2016
- Guardian Prize - February 22, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - July 05, 2011
- Family Time - June 09, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - April 17, 2008
- New York Times - August 30, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - April 20, 2005
- Guardian Quiptic - May 05, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - December 20, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - December 06, 2000
- Guardian Cryptic - August 13, 1999