Clues for the word "PLOT"

We've had 281 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 677 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on May 25, 2026.

Definition of plot

n. - A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.
n. - A plantation laid out.
n. - A plan or draught of a field, farm, estate, etc., drawn to a scale.
v. t. - To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate.
n. - Any scheme, stratagem, secret design, or plan, of a complicated nature, adapted to the accomplishment of some purpose, usually a treacherous and mischievous one; a conspiracy; an intrigue; as, the Rye-house Plot.
n. - A share in such a plot or scheme; a participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.
n. - Contrivance; deep reach of thought; ability to plot or intrigue.
n. - A plan; a purpose.
n. - In fiction, the story of a play, novel, romance, or poem, comprising a complication of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
v. i. - To form a scheme of mischief against another, especially against a government or those who administer it; to conspire.
v. i. - To contrive a plan or stratagem; to scheme.
v. t. - To plan; to scheme; to devise; to contrive secretly.