Clues for the word "SLOW"

We've had 217 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 518 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Mini crossword on March 05, 2026.

Definition of slow

- imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.
superl. - Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion.
superl. - Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.
superl. - Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
superl. - Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.
superl. - Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.
superl. - Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.
superl. - Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.
adv. - Slowly.
v. t. - To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.
v. i. - To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.
n. - A moth.