Clues for the word "POLYGRAPH"
We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on November 07, 2025.
Definition of polygraph
- n. - An instrument for multiplying copies of a writing; a manifold writer; a copying machine.
- n. - In bibliography, a collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
- n. - An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - November 07, 2025
- New York Times - October 03, 2024
- New York Times - January 31, 2024
- Guardian Quick - September 28, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 04, 2014
- LA Times - March 15, 2014
- Guardian Quick - July 16, 2009