Clues for the word "FLICKER"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 8 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on December 09, 2024.
Definition of flicker
- v. i. - To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.
- v. i. - To waver unsteadily, like a flame in a current of air, or when about to expire; as, the flickering light.
- n. - The act of wavering or of fluttering; flucuation; sudden and brief increase of brightness; as, the last flicker of the dying flame.
- n. - The golden-winged woodpecker (Colaptes aurutus); -- so called from its spring note. Called also yellow-hammer, high-holder, pigeon woodpecker, and yucca.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 09, 2024
- New York Times - October 28, 2021
- Guardian Quick - November 05, 2015
- LA Times - July 11, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - July 18, 2012
- Guardian Quick - August 27, 2007
- Netword - March 08, 2006
- Guardian Speedy - May 23, 2004