Clues for the word "NIGHTSHADE"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 14 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on November 04, 2025.
Definition of nightshade
- n. - A common name of many species of the genus Solanum, given esp. to the Solanum nigrum, or black nightshade, a low, branching weed with small white flowers and black berries reputed to be poisonous.
Referring Clues
- Belladonna or bittersweet
- Petunia's plant family
- Death's nigh, perhaps - it may be deadly
- See 3
- Belladonna
- The dashing criminal's source of poison?
- After eating it, close to death's possible diagnosis
- Nocturnal ghost that could be deadly
- Eight and awfully quiet in there (could be deadly) ...
- Belladonna, e.g.
- Plant family that includes tomatoes and eggplant
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - November 04, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - November 04, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - November 04, 2023
- LA Times - March 27, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - November 04, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - November 04, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - March 27, 2015
- Guardian Quick - October 17, 2013
- Guardian Prize - June 29, 2013
- Netword - May 27, 2009
- LA Times - October 29, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - May 07, 2007
- Guardian Quick - December 26, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 22, 2000