Clues for the word "PARTICIPLE"
We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on June 10, 2022.
Definition of participle
- n. - A part of speech partaking of the nature both verb and adjective; a form of a verb, or verbal adjective, modifying a noun, but taking the adjuncts of the verb from which it is derived. In the sentences: a letter is written; being asleep he did not hear; exhausted by toil he will sleep soundly, -- written, being, and exhaustedare participles.
- a. - Anything that partakes of the nature of different things.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- New York Times - June 10, 2022
- Washington Post - February 09, 2014
- Universal - April 26, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - March 19, 2012
- Guardian Prize - September 21, 2002