Clues for the word "RETROGRADE"
We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on January 25, 2024.
Definition of retrograde
- a. - Apparently moving backward, and contrary to the succession of the signs, that is, from east to west, as a planet.
- a. - Tending or moving backward; having a backward course; contrary; as, a retrograde motion; -- opposed to progressive.
- a. - Declining from a better to a worse state; as, a retrograde people; retrograde ideas, morals, etc.
- v. i. - To go in a retrograde direction; to move, or appear to move, backward, as a planet.
- v. i. - Hence, to decline from a better to a worse condition, as in morals or intelligence.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- New York Times - January 25, 2024
- New York Times - August 06, 2023
- Family Time - December 10, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - January 04, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - September 07, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - October 01, 2014
- Netword - November 13, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 20, 2009
- USA Today - November 08, 2005
- Guardian Quick - April 21, 2005