Clues for the word "GALLOWS"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 24 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New Zealand Herald crossword on March 24, 2026.
Definition of gallows
- pl. - of Gallows
- n. sing. - A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything.
- n. sing. - A wretch who deserves the gallows.
- n. sing. - The rest for the tympan when raised.
- n. sing. - A pair of suspenders or braces.
Referring Clues
- Hangman's structure
- Wooden frame for hanging criminals
- Gibbet
- Hanging structure
- Black comedy or jokes
- Stage for hangings
- Such sinister humour as a gang leader permits?
- Execution scaffold
- Girl owns suspender
- Governor's first to get permits for execution site
- Type of humour OK in G&S
- Force sanctions gibbet
- God gives green light for capital punishment?
- Chicks holding down place of execution
- Structure for hanging criminals
- Governor initially permits means of execution
- Structure used for hangings
- Such sinister humour as a gang leader permits?
Last Seen In
- New Zealand Herald - March 24, 2026
- Your Life Choices - March 12, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - February 23, 2026
- Mindfood Daily - November 30, 2025
- Your Life Choices - April 02, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - November 01, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - February 23, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - October 03, 2023
- Your Life Choices - August 01, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 12, 2023
- New Zealand Herald - October 11, 2022
- Mirror Quick - February 05, 2018
- Guardian Quick - November 04, 2017
- Your Life Choices - October 04, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 06, 2017
- Universal - May 16, 2017
- Guardian Quiptic - June 13, 2016
- Guardian Prize - January 02, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 30, 2014
- Guardian Everyman - June 03, 2012
- Guardian Prize - September 26, 2009
- Guardian Prize - March 21, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - February 27, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 25, 2007