Clues for the word "DEVICE"
We've had 27 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 40 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on June 24, 2026.
Definition of device
- n. - That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
- n. - Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
- n. - An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance.
- n. - Improperly, an heraldic bearing.
- n. - Anything fancifully conceived.
- n. - A spectacle or show.
- n. - Opinion; decision.
Referring Clues
- Contrivance
- Gizmo
- Peripheral, e.g.
- Thingamajig
- Stratagem
- Gadget
- 38-Down, for one
- Figure of speech
- Contraption
- Word with "flotation" or "mnemonic"
- Patent subject, often
- Plot mechanism
- Ploy
- Machine or component; gadget
- Printer or modem, for a PC
- Emblem of French depravity
- See 13
- Creative-writing technique
- Gadget or contraption
- Scheme for sixth concerto's overture in D
- See 8
- Simile or metaphor
- Tool
- Phone or tablet
- Machine
- Smartphone, e.g.
- Word after "mnemonic" or "electronic"
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - June 24, 2026
- Mindfood Daily - October 02, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - December 09, 2024
- Your Life Choices - October 07, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - August 11, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 13, 2024
- USA Today - April 06, 2024
- Your Life Choices - July 20, 2023
- Mindfood Daily - April 26, 2023
- New York Times - March 26, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - March 15, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - December 04, 2022
- USA Today - December 25, 2017
- Your Life Choices - July 22, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 21, 2017
- Universal - January 17, 2017
- LA Times - December 26, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 20, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 02, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 20, 2016
- Universal - September 27, 2015
- USA Today - June 23, 2015
- Guardian Prize - May 16, 2015
- USA Today - October 22, 2014
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - February 03, 2013
- Netword - September 23, 2012
- New York Times - July 14, 2012
- Wall Street Journal - December 02, 2011
- I Swear Crossword - July 15, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - March 01, 2011
- And in 10 more crossword puzzles...