Clues for the word "LET"

We've had 516 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1928 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on June 14, 2026.

Definition of let

v. t. - To retard; to hinder; to impede; to oppose.
n. - A retarding; hindrance; obstacle; impediment; delay; -- common in the phrase without let or hindrance, but elsewhere archaic.
n. - A stroke in which a ball touches the top of the net in passing over.
imp. & p. p. - of Let
v. t. - To leave; to relinquish; to abandon.
v. t. - To consider; to think; to esteem.
v. t. - To cause; to make; -- used with the infinitive in the active form but in the passive sense; as, let make, i. e., cause to be made; let bring, i. e., cause to be brought.
v. t. - To permit; to allow; to suffer; -- either affirmatively, by positive act, or negatively, by neglecting to restrain or prevent.
v. t. - To allow to be used or occupied for a compensation; to lease; to rent; to hire out; -- often with out; as, to let a farm; to let a house; to let out horses.
v. t. - To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; -- often with out; as, to let the building of a bridge; to let out the lathing and the plastering.
v. i. - To forbear.
v. i. - To be let or leased; as, the farm lets for $500 a year. See note under Let, v. t.