Clues for the word "STEAL"

We've had 263 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 721 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on April 14, 2026.

Definition of steal

n. - A handle; a stale, or stele.
v. t. - To take and carry away, feloniously; to take without right or leave, and with intent to keep wrongfully; as, to steal the personal goods of another.
v. t. - To withdraw or convey clandestinely (reflexive); hence, to creep furtively, or to insinuate.
v. t. - To gain by insinuating arts or covert means.
v. t. - To get into one's power gradually and by imperceptible degrees; to take possession of by a gradual and imperceptible appropriation; -- with away.
v. t. - To accomplish in a concealed or unobserved manner; to try to carry out secretly; as, to steal a look.
v. i. - To practice, or be guilty of, theft; to commit larceny or theft.
v. i. - To withdraw, or pass privily; to slip in, along, or away, unperceived; to go or come furtively.