Clues for the word "POTHOLE"
We've had 36 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 42 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on April 12, 2025.
Definition of pothole
- n. - A circular hole formed in the rocky beds of rivers by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water in what was at first a natural depression of the rock.
Referring Clues
- Concrete problem
- Thing to steer clear of
- Highway department concern
- Driving hazard
- Spot in the road needing work
- It can make a Buick bounce
- Asphalt fault
- It's hard on struts
- Road problem
- Street driving hazard
- Urban road hazard
- Road hazard
- Kink of the road?
- Driver's bane
- Producer of a blowout, maybe
- Place for a patch
- Artery problem
- Road problem needing patching
- Road danger
- Hazard on a poorly-maintained road
- Depression felt by motorists?
- Flaw in a road surface
- Staff around but it needs filling
- Awfully hot in cold place causing problem, in a way
- Street problem
- K Street opening, say
- Engineer to help over old hazard for road users
- Pavement pit
- Cause of lost hubcaps
- Road repair target
- Road crew's concern
- Driving danger
- Flat tire cause, maybe
- Orifice through which the tea is poured?
- Cause of a bumpy ride
- Cause of some misalignment
Last Seen In
- LA Times - April 12, 2025
- LA Times - February 15, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 27, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 30, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 14, 2017
- Netword - October 15, 2017
- Netword - October 12, 2017
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 30, 2017
- Washington Post Sunday - April 23, 2017
- Washington Post Sunday - April 09, 2017
- LA Times - October 18, 2016
- Guardian Quiptic - August 29, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 01, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - July 19, 2016
- LA Times - May 21, 2016
- Netword - October 18, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 14, 2015
- Guardian Quick - May 23, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 15, 2013
- Guardian Quick - April 11, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - February 12, 2013
- Jonesin - October 30, 2012
- LA Times - August 19, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - August 13, 2012
- USA Today - March 20, 2012
- New York Times - February 10, 2012
- Canadiana - August 22, 2011
- LA Times - February 03, 2011
- LA Times - January 13, 2010
- New York Times - May 31, 2009
- And in 12 more crossword puzzles...