Clues for the word "RUNNING"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on July 04, 2025.
Definition of running
- p. pr. & vb. n. - of Run
- a. - Moving or advancing by running.
- a. - Having a running gait; not a trotter or pacer.
- a. - trained and kept for running races; as, a running horse.
- a. - Successive; one following the other without break or intervention; -- said of periods of time; as, to be away two days running; to sow land two years running.
- a. - Flowing; easy; cursive; as, a running hand.
- a. - Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation.
- a. - Extending by a slender climbing or trailing stem; as, a running vine.
- a. - Discharging pus; as, a running sore.
- n. - The act of one who, or of that which runs; as, the running was slow.
- n. - That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation; as, the first running of a still.
- n. - The discharge from an ulcer or other sore.
Referring Clues
- Fleeing
- In succession
- In operation
- With 57-Across, 1977 Jackson Browne album ... or a hint to what's depicted in this puzzle's grid
- On the slate
- Dashing
- Flowing
- Afraid of operating mark bearing date
- No chance if you're out of it
- See 23
- ... on doing exercise
- Trevor Nunn gives prize for competition
- Management of sport in contest?
- Not having got set, is off the mark
- In theaters now
- Management
- Managing to get liquefied
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 04, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - May 31, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 15, 2022
- Family Time - August 22, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 23, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - January 01, 2015
- New York Times - November 20, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - June 25, 2012
- Guardian Prize - November 27, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - March 17, 2010
- Guardian Prize - April 05, 2008
- Guardian Quick - September 23, 2005