Clues for the word "EQUATION"
We've had 21 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on April 02, 2026.
Definition of equation
- n. - A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.
- n. - An expression of the condition of equality between two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign = being placed between them; as, a binomial equation; a quadratic equation; an algebraic equation; a transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.
- n. - A quantity to be applied in computing the mean place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any one of the several quantities to be added to, or taken from, its position as calculated on the hypothesis of a mean uniform motion, in order to find its true position as resulting from its actual and unequal motion.
Referring Clues
- See 37A
- It has two sides
- Mathematical statement
- Algebra formula
- Its two sides are the same
- Sometimes it starts with an X
- Mathematical expression
- See 19-Across
- Newton's second law, essentially
- See 5
- A calculated balance
- There are two sides to every one
- Formula with "="
- It's even handed to a mathematician
- Situation where many factors need consideration
- E=mc², say, as one struggling with it comprehends
- Mathematical statement in a quote, perhaps?
- Extraordinary antique holds old correspondence
- It's balanced on a quite complicated basis
- Match at maths
- Aid in some problem-solving
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 02, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 04, 2023
- New York Times - September 01, 2022
- Netword - December 02, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 08, 2017
- Guardian Quick - January 11, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 04, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 01, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 19, 2015
- Guardian Prize - August 15, 2015
- New York Times - October 02, 2014
- USA Today - July 04, 2014
- Guardian Prize - July 30, 2011
- Guardian Speedy - December 23, 2007
- LA Times - July 15, 2006
- Guardian Quick - April 05, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 11, 2006
- Washington Post - October 04, 2005
- New York Times - September 11, 2005
- Washington Post - November 15, 2002
- Washington Post - July 01, 2001