Clues for the word "MICROCOSM"
We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on June 12, 2026.
Definition of microcosm
- n. - A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm.
Referring Clues
- World in miniature
- It's a small world
- Small world, isn't it ?
- Encapsulation in miniature of something larger
- Thus one is up to describe reptile in millimetres as a small version
- Miniature example
- Miniature representation
- Miniature representation of a larger entity
- Sirocco winds in middle of summer - small world!
- Miniature encapsulation of the bigger picture
- One reptile that's very large, being between 2 metres, in a small world
- Sub-universe
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - June 12, 2026
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 29, 2024
- Guardian Quick - March 13, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - April 20, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 21, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - March 22, 2013
- Guardian Quick - January 09, 2009
- Guardian Quick - November 09, 2005
- Guardian Quick - August 22, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 20, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 15, 2004
- Washington Post - November 02, 2001