Clues for the word "INSINUATE"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 33 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on November 29, 2024.
Definition of insinuate
- v. t. - To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement.
- v. t. - To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill.
- v. t. - To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything?
- v. t. - To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; -- used reflexively.
- v. i. - To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
- v. i. - To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.
Referring Clues
- Suggest artfully
- Slyly suggest
- Hint
- Get at
- Imply
- Suggest on the sly
- Hint that you worm your way into
- Hint Tunisian criminal gave at last
- Suggest by indirect means
- Suggest taking out annuities
- Suggest in error Posh had dinner
- Suggest Auntie's in trouble
- Suggest slyly
- Hint - take out annuities
- Imply that annuities should be adjusted
- Imply wrongdoing in a unit, possibly by leader of expedition
- Suggest indirectly
- Hint slyly
Last Seen In
- Daily American - November 29, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - November 05, 2024
- Daily American - September 23, 2024
- Daily American - April 12, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - January 15, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - January 07, 2024
- Your Life Choices - July 15, 2023
- Daily American - November 29, 2022
- Daily American - September 23, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - January 15, 2018
- Your Life Choices - December 14, 2017
- Guardian Quick - November 07, 2017
- Universal - September 21, 2017
- Mindfood Daily - September 08, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 10, 2017
- New York Times - December 19, 2016
- LA Times - April 15, 2015
- Guardian Quiptic - December 22, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - September 24, 2013
- Post Puzzler - April 15, 2012
- Thinks Daily - November 29, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - July 12, 2010
- Thinks Daily - June 03, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - April 28, 2010
- Guardian Quick - December 14, 2008
- Family Time - October 26, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - March 14, 2008
- Thinks Daily - November 29, 2007
- USA Today - June 11, 2007
- Guardian Everyman - June 05, 2005
- And in 3 more crossword puzzles...