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Clues for the word "EXPLICIT"

We've had 23 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 22 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on April 11, 2025.

Definition of explicit

• a. - A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
• a. - Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration.
• a. - Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.

Last Seen In

• Evening Standard Easy - April 11, 2025
• Evening Standard Quick - August 26, 2024
• Evening Standard Easy - March 21, 2023
• Guardian Prize - February 25, 2017
• Evening Standard Cryptic - March 24, 2016
• Universal - August 21, 2015
• Guardian Quick - December 01, 2014
• Guardian Quick - April 19, 2014
• Netword - October 21, 2012
• Guardian Quick - September 13, 2012
• Guardian Quick - April 17, 2012
• Jonesin - May 31, 2011
• King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 11, 2011
• Guardian Quick - October 24, 2010
• King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 11, 2010
• Guardian Quick - February 21, 2010
• Guardian Speedy - March 16, 2008
• Guardian Cryptic - August 06, 2007
• Guardian Quick - June 29, 2006
• Jonesin - January 17, 2006
• Guardian Quick - January 05, 2006
• Washington Post - November 06, 2002