Clues for the word "FINGER"

We've had 28 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 33 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on March 08, 2025.

Definition of finger

n. - One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
n. - Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion.
n. - The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.
n. - Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
v. t. - To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
v. t. - To touch lightly; to toy with.
v. t. - To perform on an instrument of music.
v. t. - To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
v. t. - To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
v. t. - To execute, as any delicate work.
v. i. - To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.