Clues for the word "IMPROVISE"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 14 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on September 03, 2017.
Definition of improvise
- v. t. - To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously.
- v. t. - To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation.
- v. t. - To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone.
- v. i. - To produce or render extemporaneous compositions, especially in verse or in music, without previous preparation; hence, to do anything offhand.
Referring Clues
- Not follow the book
- Ad-lib, say
- Make it up as you go
- Be a make-up artist?
- Do make-up work?
- Make up on the spot
- Vamp is included in revamp
- In rally is talk off the cuff?
- Is in a better position to speak off the cuff
- Make an ad-lib? One's better without it
- Ad-lib
- Ad-lib one's better without
- One politician stood up about six to ad-lib
- Terribly impoverished, he'd leave and perform without a script
Last Seen In
- New York Times - September 03, 2017
- Mirror Quick - August 02, 2017
- Guardian Quiptic - October 20, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - February 19, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - October 10, 2013
- New York Times - May 04, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - April 26, 2013
- Guardian Quick - September 10, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - January 19, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - October 16, 2009
- Guardian Quiptic - August 29, 2005
- Washington Post - February 21, 2005
- New York Times - October 05, 2004
- Washington Post - September 20, 2003