Clues for the word "DETRITUS"
We've had 28 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 36 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on June 18, 2025.
Definition of detritus
- n. - A mass of substances worn off from solid bodies by attrition, and reduced to small portions; as, diluvial detritus.
- n. - Hence: Any fragments separated from the body to which they belonged; any product of disintegration.
Referring Clues
- Rubble, e.g.
- Waste
- Trash
- Debris
- Remnants
- Rubble
- Eroded matter
- Erosion result
- Miscellaneous remnants
- Leavings
- Rock fragments
- City in Michigan removing old American debris
- Waste matter
- Accumulated debris
- Left over bits and pieces
- Rubbish put out? It rusted
- Accumulation of debris - it rusted (anag)
- Accumulated fragments from erosion - it rusted (anag)
- Accumulation of debris
- Bits and pieces of rubbish
- Rubbish - it rusted (anag)
- Waste, I trusted, that's what it is!
- It rusted badly; it's rubbish
- Worn down rocks, gravel etc.
- Loose material worn away from rocks
- Fragments tire 5 out
- It rusted badly, turning into debris
- Eroded rock particles
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - June 18, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - April 17, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - June 18, 2023
- Guardian Cryptic - November 15, 2017
- Guardian Quick - September 13, 2017
- Daily Cryptic - June 18, 2017
- Guardian Quick - June 18, 2016
- Guardian Prize - January 02, 2016
- Guardian Quick - December 10, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - May 11, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 06, 2014
- Guardian Quick - September 27, 2012
- Netword - April 21, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 17, 2012
- Netword - November 20, 2011
- Guardian Speedy - July 17, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - May 31, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - March 07, 2011
- Guardian Quick - November 02, 2010
- Guardian Quick - June 30, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 13, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 14, 2009
- Guardian Quick - October 19, 2009
- New York Times - October 06, 2009
- Guardian Quick - September 06, 2009
- Netword - January 24, 2009
- Guardian Quick - May 31, 2008
- Guardian Quick - May 20, 2008
- Guardian Quick - March 18, 2008
- Netword - January 24, 2008
- And in 6 more crossword puzzles...