Clues for the word "INSISTENT"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 30 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Quick crossword on March 25, 2026.
Definition of insistent
- a. - Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall.
- a. - Insisting; persistent; persevering.
- a. - See Incumbent.
Referring Clues
- Hard to brush off
- Single-minded
- Demanding
- Not taking no for an answer
- Unyielding
- Adamant
- Not giving up on an argument, say
- Pushy
- Demanding relative temporarily accommodated outside
- Purpose to keep sibling nagging
- Compelling
- Refusing to be thwarted
- Unwilling to take "no" for an answer
- Concentrating on capturing one on board, compelling attention
- Compelling the attention
- Adamant the one with the gun isn't breaking out
- Uncompromising
- Repetitive and persistent
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Quick - March 25, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - January 13, 2025
- Daily American - May 23, 2024
- Daily American - May 17, 2024
- Family Time - April 01, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 27, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - June 01, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - December 09, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - June 08, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - June 01, 2017
- Penny Dell Daily - May 30, 2017
- New York Times - May 01, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - December 29, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - June 15, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - April 06, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - January 09, 2013
- Washington Post - August 16, 2012
- Thinks Daily - October 23, 2010
- Thinks Daily - October 17, 2010
- Guardian Quick - July 24, 2010
- Family Time - December 20, 2009
- Thinks Daily - October 17, 2009
- Netword - May 18, 2008
- Thinks Daily - October 23, 2007
- Thinks Daily - October 17, 2007
- Family Time - February 18, 2007
- Guardian Quick - August 14, 2006
- LA Times - July 22, 2006
- Washington Post - June 02, 2002
- New York Times - September 12, 1997