Clues for the word "PREFIX"
We've had 25 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 28 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on September 25, 2025.
Definition of prefix
- v. t. - To put or fix before, or at the beginning of, another thing; as, to prefix a syllable to a word, or a condition to an agreement.
- v. t. - To set or appoint beforehand; to settle or establish antecedently.
- n. - That which is prefixed; esp., one or more letters or syllables combined or united with the beginning of a word to modify its signification; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure.
Referring Clues
- Pro- or con-
- Add beforehand
- Word starter
- Word part
- Word beginning
- Pro or con?
- Put before
- Word starter like 42 Across
- The "555" in 555-1212
- 'Pre-', for example
- Element added to the beginning of a word
- An introduction to dope taking?
- Sub, maybe, or a pigheaded ref getting the team upset
- Beginning part of a word
- Meaningful construct attached to the beginning of a word
- Something added to the start of a word - title before a name
- A leading word maker?
- "Anti" or "semi," e.g.
- Un- or re-
- Anti or semi
- A wordy beginning
- In or out, at times
- It always comes first
- Before you settle for mono, say
- An introduction to making a repair
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 25, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 12, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 24, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - October 25, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 03, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - July 22, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 29, 2022
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 14, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 08, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 15, 2016
- Netword - July 04, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 27, 2014
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 10, 2013
- Guardian Quick - February 18, 2013
- Guardian Quick - December 18, 2011
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 29, 2011
- Guardian Quick - September 26, 2010
- New York Times - November 25, 2009
- Guardian Quick - July 30, 2008
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 27, 2008
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 05, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 14, 2006
- Jonesin - October 04, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 29, 2005
- Guardian Quick - September 08, 2005
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 08, 2005
- USA Today - June 15, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - December 17, 2003