Clues for the word "OPTIONAL"
We've had 31 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 43 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on July 06, 2026.
Definition of optional
- a. - Involving an option; depending on the exercise of an option; left to one's discretion or choice; not compulsory; as, optional studies; it is optional with you to go or stay.
- n. - See Elective, n.
Referring Clues
- Like some new car features
- Not standard
- Not included
- Unrequired
- Yours if you want it
- Not necessary
- Not mandatory
- Left to you
- Like some auto features
- If you ask for it
- Not required
- I plan too carelessly, but it's not mandatory
- Dubious plot to capture Scottish island is possible
- Not compulsory
- Working out time is not obligatory
- Such as one can take or leave
- New platoon I discover is voluntary
- Spray loo with paint -- but it's not compulsory
- A matter of choice
- Voluntary unit captured by irregular platoon
- Discretionary rendering too plain
- Left to choice in platoon, I suspect
- Crude oil on tap is not compulsory
- Turn into ... into stone? Take it or leave it
- Left to personal choice
- Crude oil on tap? It's not necessary
- Not obligatory
- Discretionary
- Able to choose it or not
- Able to choose
- Word often in parentheses on a form
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - July 06, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - November 15, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - August 22, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 02, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - November 15, 2024
- New York Times - July 13, 2024
- LA Times - June 16, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - November 15, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - August 22, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - November 15, 2022
- Family Time - October 31, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - October 31, 2022
- Family Time - September 19, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - November 15, 2017
- Daily Cryptic - August 22, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 10, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - October 31, 2016
- Guardian Quiptic - October 24, 2016
- Evening Standard Easy - October 20, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 26, 2016
- New York Times - June 29, 2016
- Netword - August 15, 2015
- USA Today - January 27, 2015
- Universal - August 25, 2014
- Netword - April 27, 2013
- Guardian Everyman - March 17, 2013
- LA Times Sunday - December 02, 2012
- Guardian Prize - November 03, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 06, 2012
- Guardian Quick - March 27, 2012
- And in 13 more crossword puzzles...