Clues for the word "REPRIEVE"
We've had 20 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 25 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on May 19, 2026.
Definition of reprieve
- v. t. - To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.
- v. t. - To relieve for a time, or temporarily.
- n. - A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
- n. - Interval of ease or relief; respite.
Referring Clues
- Stay
- Stay on death row
- Temporary stay
- Pardon
- Postponement of punishment
- Punishment posponent
- Welcome out
- Temporary pardon
- Temporary relief
- Allow to go unpunished
- Postpone punishment for the time being
- Stay of execution
- Spare from (eg the death) penalty
- Save from execution
- Postpone punishment of immature Puritan in ruff
- Delay execution of
- Suspended sentence, with agent always holding one up
- Republican with spiritual lesson for first lady getting stay of execution
- Respite
- Governor's option
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - May 19, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - March 19, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - June 27, 2025
- Family Time - November 26, 2017
- Penny Dell Daily - November 21, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 26, 2017
- New York Times - August 27, 2017
- Guardian Quick - May 17, 2016
- Guardian Speedy - August 02, 2015
- New York Times - May 16, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - February 27, 2014
- Guardian Quick - May 25, 2013
- Netword - April 19, 2012
- Guardian Quiptic - January 23, 2012
- Guardian Quick - January 10, 2011
- Guardian Quick - March 29, 2009
- Washington Post - January 09, 2009
- Guardian Quick - May 08, 2007
- Guardian Quick - January 30, 2007
- Guardian Quick - December 27, 2005
- Guardian Quick - February 02, 2005
- Washington Post - September 13, 2003
- New York Times - June 26, 2003
- New York Times - October 13, 2000
- Guardian Cryptic - August 31, 2000