Clues for the word "STALACTITE"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 14 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Cryptic crossword on July 11, 2016.
Definition of stalactite
- n. - A pendent cone or cylinder of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle in form and mode of attachment. Stalactites are found depending from the roof or sides of caverns, and are produced by deposition from waters which have percolated through, and partially dissolved, the overlying limestone rocks.
- n. - In an extended sense, any mineral or rock of similar form and origin; as, a stalactite of lava.
Referring Clues
- Drip source
- Hanging, of a sort
- Overhead projection?
- It may hang from a cave roof
- It may eventually form a column
- Cave 'icicle'
- Underground hanger
- 1-Across sight
- '"icicle" in a cave
- Cavern formation
- Structure hanging from the roof of a cave
- One whose existence depends on dripping
- Do it in dry surroundings - this dripping?
- Icicle-like accumulation of mineral deposits
- Dependency established by drips
- Cave deposit, old - work on it inside
- It lactates (sort of)
- Something hanging from roof in untidy attic with musty surroundings
- Spelunking sight
Last Seen In
- Guardian Cryptic - July 11, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 25, 2015
- New York Times - June 04, 2015
- Guardian Everyman - August 31, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - July 02, 2013
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - June 05, 2011
- Washington Post - January 30, 2011
- Guardian Quick - June 08, 2010
- LA Times - March 25, 2010
- Guardian Prize - March 13, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - June 18, 2008
- New York Times - October 30, 2004
- Jonesin - February 10, 2004
- New York Times - January 08, 1999