Clues for the word "SUBSTANCE"
We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 13 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on March 21, 2025.
Definition of substance
- n. - That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence.
- n. - The most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part; essential import; purport.
- n. - Body; matter; material of which a thing is made; hence, substantiality; solidity; firmness; as, the substance of which a garment is made; some textile fabrics have little substance.
- n. - Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
- n. - Same as Hypostasis, 2.
- v. t. - To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 21, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 08, 2024
- Family Time - October 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 18, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - December 22, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 30, 2017
- LA Times - December 02, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - November 04, 2016
- Guardian Everyman - January 10, 2016
- Guardian Everyman - August 26, 2012
- Guardian Quiptic - March 15, 2010
- Guardian Everyman - November 07, 2004
- Guardian Quiptic - March 03, 2003