Clues for the word "MAIN"

We've had 164 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 490 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on May 15, 2026.

Definition of main

n. - A hand or match at dice.
n. - A stake played for at dice.
n. - The largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.
n. - A match at cockfighting.
n. - A main-hamper.
v. - Strength; force; might; violent effort.
v. - The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.
v. - The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.
v. - The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.
v. - principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.
a. - Very or extremely strong.
a. - Vast; huge.
a. - Unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.
a. - Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.
a. - Important; necessary.
a. - Very; extremely; as, main heavy.