Clues for the word "HIDEBOUND"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on August 15, 2025.
Definition of hidebound
- a. - Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.
- a. - Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees.
- a. - Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative.
- a. - Niggardly; penurious.
Referring Clues
- Set in one's ways
- Rigid
- Conservative scoundrel concealing one plot from the right
- Very 21 leather next spring
- Bigoted as some in the library
- Reactionary is sure to take cover first
- Stuck in the mud? Don't let anyone see you jump!
- Reluctant to change observation post before spring
- Stubborn cur pinches one girl coming out
- Firmly set on heading for cover
- Bigoted scoundrel great Indian spinner turns in
- With set ideas, going off to do some bird-watching?
- Restricted
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 15, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - April 19, 2024
- Netword - December 03, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - April 14, 2014
- Guardian Prize - March 16, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - February 11, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - April 05, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - November 04, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - December 19, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - December 03, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - November 29, 2002
- Guardian Cryptic - January 25, 2002