Clues for the word "MASTER"
We've had 78 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 120 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on May 14, 2026.
Definition of master
- n. - A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
- n. - A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) The director of a number of persons performing a ceremony or sharing a feast. (i) The owner of a docile brute, -- especially a dog or horse. (j) The controller of a familiar spirit or other supernatural being.
- n. - One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.
- n. - One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.
- n. - A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.
- n. - A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
- n. - The commander of a merchant vessel; -- usually called captain. Also, a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next above ensign and below lieutenant; formerly, an officer on a man-of-war who had immediate charge, under the commander, of sailing the vessel.
- n. - A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
- v. t. - To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- v. t. - To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.
- v. t. - To own; to posses.
- v. i. - To be skillful; to excel.
Referring Clues
- Boxer's trainer, e.g.
- Two-___ (yawl or brig, e.g.)
- Learn completely
- Guru
- Dog's owner
- Tony, to Jeannie
- Get the hang of
- Original
- Original document
- Part of MC
- Become an expert in
- Virtuoso (and word that can follow the end of answers to starred clues)
- Top chess player
- Learn how to do
- Get down pat
- ___ of ceremonies
- ___ of ceremonies (host)
- Be able to nail
- ___ of ceremonies
- Kind of class or plan
- Learn well
- Conquer
- Overcome
- Become skilled at
- Great painter
- Get down
- Genie's wishmaker
- Learn thoroughly
- Expert
- Learn all aspects of
- Dog's best friend
- Become expert in
- Ring ___
- Part of MC or M.A.
- Learn by heart
- Chess pro
- Really learn
- Become proficient in
- Grasp
- Perfect
- Get the better of teacher
- Teacher
- Boy's title
- See 23
- How to address the head boy?
- So-called boy, son protected by mother
- Boss of many a plant
- Did he cane the boys for many a bloomer?
- As a boy, become proficient in
- Defeat the stream's turbulence
- Lord - controller - teacher
- Get the better of the boss
- Main source of accommodation for retired people
- See 24
- Design expert who thinks about navigation
- Get the better of a schoolteacher
- Expert bridge player interrupting successful chess player?
- 18's breakable statue's big idea
- Piece of a thousand flowers in a department
- See 10
- Pick up a stumping, then English runs follow Moeen's debut
- Become a pro at
- School teacher
- Last in form has flower for teacher
- He may be grand at chess
- Learn from A to Z
- Headstream, possibly?
- Put 10,000 hours into, it's said
- The boss may be a mere boy
- Learn
- How to address the head boy?
- Become very good at
- The "M" of MBA
- Chess expert
- Chief supporter to the bitter end
- Morning rest for the boss
- Learn backward and forward
- Ibsen's "The ___ Builder"
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 14, 2026
- Daily American - May 11, 2026
- LA Times - April 01, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - March 16, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - March 11, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - February 05, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - January 16, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - November 24, 2025
- LA Times - October 03, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - May 15, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - March 10, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - November 24, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - November 12, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 08, 2024
- Daily American - May 10, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - March 10, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - February 13, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - November 24, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 21, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - October 19, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 12, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - August 28, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 18, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - March 23, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 20, 2023
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 18, 2023
- LA Times - January 21, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 13, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - December 13, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - November 24, 2022
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