Clues for the word "HOMELY"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on June 26, 2024.
Definition of homely
- n. - Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.
- n. - Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.
- n. - Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome.
- adv. - Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.
Referring Clues
- Hardly handsome
- Plain
- Unlikely to be Miss America
- Not very attractive
- Far from beautiful
- Far from handsome
- Not attractive
- Mundane setter given divine setting
- Plain comfortable
- Plain would be otherwise, if hot were cold
- Familiar, unassuming
- Being pious about me is commonplace
- Just plain domesticated?
- Unattractive
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 26, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - May 31, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - March 04, 2024
- USA Today - November 01, 2017
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 14, 2016
- LA Times - November 15, 2014
- LA Times - August 07, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - May 10, 2011
- Washington Post - June 01, 2010
- Guardian Speedy - September 27, 2009
- New York Times - June 28, 2009
- New York Times - September 21, 2008
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - September 04, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - August 27, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - November 28, 2002
- New York Times - July 15, 2000
- New York Times - November 16, 1997