Clues for the word "LATE"

We've had 281 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1135 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on February 26, 2026.

Definition of late

v. - Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring.
v. - Far advanced toward the end or close; as, a late hour of the day; a late period of life.
v. - Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; lately deceased, departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late administration.
v. - Not long past; happening not long ago; recent; as, the late rains; we have received late intelligence.
v. - Continuing or doing until an advanced hour of the night; as, late revels; a late watcher.
a. - After the usual or proper time, or the time appointed; after delay; as, he arrived late; -- opposed to early.
a. - Not long ago; lately.
a. - Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.