Clues for the word "PLAYFUL"

We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 13 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on October 10, 2025.

Definition of playful

a. - Sportive; gamboling; frolicsome; indulging a sportive fancy; humorous; merry; as, a playful child; a playful writer.

Referring Clues

Last Seen In

Evening Standard Easy - October 10, 2025
Evening Standard Quick - December 10, 2024
USA Today - October 15, 2023
New York Times - May 18, 2022
Guardian Cryptic - August 14, 2015
LA Times - May 06, 2015
Guardian Quick - November 26, 2012
Guardian Prize - October 16, 2010
King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 13, 2010
Netword - September 16, 2007
Washington Post - June 07, 2002
Washington Post - September 30, 2000
Guardian Cryptic - February 24, 2000