Clues for the word "INDEX"

We've had 123 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 276 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on October 23, 2026.

Definition of index

n. - That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.
n. - That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; -- called also fist.
n. - A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume.
n. - A prologue indicating what follows.
n. - The second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand; the forefinger; index finger.
n. - The figure or letter which shows the power or root of a quantity; the exponent.
v. t. - To provide with an index or table of references; to put into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents.