Clues for the word "MAKESHIFT"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 20 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on December 26, 2025.
Definition of makeshift
- n. - That with which one makes shift; a temporary expedient.
Referring Clues
- Temporary substitute
- (Acting as) temporary substitute
- Change gear as temporary measure
- Expedient to run up loose dress
- Improvised
- Temporary tailors could do it
- Cause to move, but only as a temporary measure
- Temporary fashion garment
- Improvised fashion garment
- Kick ass that's not very well put together
- Manufacture women's garment as a temporary substitute
- Stopgap
- Temporary mask thief prepared
- Cobbled together
- Get to work on time serving temporarily?
- Rough and ready model needing dress
- Create period of work, using whatever is available
- Something temporary
- Serving as temporary means
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - December 26, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - October 24, 2025
- Mirror Quick - October 19, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - April 09, 2017
- Guardian Speedy - September 27, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - April 06, 2014
- Guardian Speedy - September 22, 2013
- Guardian Everyman - November 25, 2012
- Guardian Quick - September 28, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - December 20, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - July 26, 2010
- Guardian Quick - July 15, 2009
- Guardian Everyman - January 22, 2006
- Guardian Quiptic - August 22, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 06, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - February 03, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - August 20, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - June 09, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - October 18, 2001
- Guardian Quiptic - July 23, 2001