Clues for the word "PREFER"
We've had 38 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 133 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on January 20, 2026.
Definition of prefer
- v. t. - To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; -- said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc.
- v. t. - To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass.
- v. t. - To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general.
- v. t. - To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; -- often followed by to, before, or above.
Referring Clues
- Like best
- Go for
- Think best
- Lean toward
- Favor
- Like better
- Fancy
- Have a bias toward
- Choose one over the other
- Go for first
- Rather have
- Would rather
- Would rather
- Be partial to
- Promote over another
- Opt for first
- Want more
- Choose over, with "to"
- Put before
- Like one more than another
- Like more
- Favour
- Value more highly
- Have greater regard for judge interrupting jury member half-heartedly?
- Like more money to pass on
- Quietly mention favour
- Like more piano? Relate
- See 7
- Favour dubious free voting system first
- Favour parking by river - could be free
- Choose quietly to make an allusion
- Choose
- Would rather have
- By surrounding the referee, if you like
- Play favorites with
- To favour
- By getting round the referee, show favouritism!
- Have a predilection for
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - January 20, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - December 11, 2025
- New York Times - November 02, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - September 16, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - August 10, 2025
- LA Times - August 03, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - June 24, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - June 11, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - May 16, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - April 07, 2025
- LA Times - January 29, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - December 09, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - November 05, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - November 01, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 30, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - September 27, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - September 26, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 21, 2024
- Daily American - July 28, 2024
- New York Times - July 23, 2024
- New York Times - May 31, 2024
- USA Today - April 18, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - March 28, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 27, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - February 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - February 09, 2024
- USA Today - December 14, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - October 17, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - October 03, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - August 17, 2023
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