Clues for the word "GROUND"
We've had 36 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 46 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on April 29, 2026.
Definition of ground
- imp. & p. p. - of Grind
- n. - The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or some indefinite portion of it.
- n. - A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth.
- n. - Any definite portion of the earth's surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground.
- n. - Land; estate; possession; field; esp. (pl.), the gardens, lawns, fields, etc., belonging to a homestead; as, the grounds of the estate are well kept.
- n. - The basis on which anything rests; foundation. Hence: The foundation of knowledge, belief, or conviction; a premise, reason, or datum; ultimate or first principle; cause of existence or occurrence; originating force or agency; as, the ground of my hope.
- n. - That surface upon which the figures of a composition are set, and which relieves them by its plainness, being either of one tint or of tints but slightly contrasted with one another; as, crimson Bowers on a white ground.
- n. - In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief.
- n. - In point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the embroidered pattern is applied; as, Brussels ground. See Brussels lace, under Brussels.
- n. - A gummy composition spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle.
- n. - One of the pieces of wood, flush with the plastering, to which moldings, etc., are attached; -- usually in the plural.
- n. - A composition in which the bass, consisting of a few bars of independent notes, is continually repeated to a varying melody.
- n. - The tune on which descants are raised; the plain song.
- n. - A conducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth is made part of an electrical circuit.
- n. - Sediment at the bottom of liquors or liquids; dregs; lees; feces; as, coffee grounds.
- n. - The pit of a theater.
- v. t. - To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
- v. t. - To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
- v. t. - To instruct in elements or first principles.
- v. t. - To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
- v. t. - To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
- v. i. - To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
- - imp. & p. p. of Grind.
Referring Clues
- Electric wire feature
- Confine to home
- Pulverized
- Run through the mill
- See 47-Across
- Gnashed
- Punish, in a way
- See 16-Across
- Dry land
- Earth
- Soil
- It may be gained or broken
- Basis
- Fall stopper
- See 14
- See 13
- See 24
- Is a ploughman's work so innovative?
- Polished golfer's beginning 18 holes
- Soil - reason
- Innovative Burger King ad on broadcast
- Worn for a reason
- Land - crushed to powder
- See 2
- Earth like coffee?
- See 3
- Bring down, crushed
- Prepare the pitch
- Powdered bottom
- Cryptically go for the sod?
- Run with dog awkwardly in stadium
- See 15
- Arsenal's French striker misses one, takes new position
- Crushed earth
- Good circular stadium
- Terrain
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - April 29, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - February 28, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - April 28, 2024
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 27, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 26, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - July 28, 2022
- Guardian Quick - April 17, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 17, 2017
- Guardian Prize - September 26, 2015
- Guardian Quick - September 15, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - October 23, 2014
- New York Times - April 06, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - October 09, 2013
- Netword - March 09, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - July 19, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - May 10, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 11, 2011
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 02, 2011
- Netword - January 30, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - August 10, 2010
- New York Times - July 01, 2010
- Guardian Quick - June 16, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - April 20, 2010
- I Swear Crossword - January 15, 2010
- Universal - September 16, 2008
- Guardian Speedy - August 24, 2008
- Washington Post - August 13, 2008
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - June 22, 2008
- And in 16 more crossword puzzles...