Clues for the word "SPECULATE"
We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on May 02, 2025.
Definition of speculate
- v. i. - To consider by turning a subject in the mind, and viewing it in its different aspects and relations; to meditate; to contemplate; to theorize; as, to speculate on questions in religion; to speculate on political events.
- v. i. - To view subjects from certain premises given or assumed, and infer conclusions respecting them a priori.
- v. i. - To purchase with the expectation of a contingent advance in value, and a consequent sale at a profit; -- often, in a somewhat depreciative sense, of unsound or hazardous transactions; as, to speculate in coffee, in sugar, or in bank stock.
- v. t. - To consider attentively; as, to speculate the nature of a thing.
Referring Clues
- Conjecture
- Guess
- Theorize
- Form a conjecture
- Form a theory
- Invest in risky stocks and shares
- Theorise
- Guess without knowing the facts
- Gamble - guess
- Rob supports Bob in venture
- Deliberate way to enter the financial market
- Bet; theorise
- Guess clue wrongly in rush
- Wonder if you should take a risk with your money
- Risk
- Wonder what the bear will do?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 02, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - August 05, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - June 27, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 03, 2023
- Guardian Quick - November 29, 2017
- Mirror Classic - July 27, 2017
- Mirror Classic - June 22, 2017
- Guardian Everyman - June 05, 2016
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - January 12, 2014
- Guardian Quick - October 16, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 20, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 02, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - January 27, 2009
- New York Times - October 23, 2008
- Guardian Speedy - April 08, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - January 19, 2006
- Guardian Quick - October 28, 2005