Clues for the word "SURETY"
We've had 20 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 32 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on June 09, 2026.
Definition of surety
- n. - The state of being sure; certainty; security.
- n. - That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- n. - Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
- n. - One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
- n. - Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
- n. - Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
- v. t. - To act as surety for.
Referring Clues
- Pledge
- Guaranty
- Legal guarantee
- Type of bond
- Bond type
- Guarantee
- Guarantor
- Loan guarantor
- Bond
- Bond
- Bail
- Guarantee that an obligation will be met
- One guaranteeing a key will be in a rusty state
- Guarantee fatty swipes last of dinner
- Legal safeguard against loss
- Safeguard given against financial loss
- Guarantee to put ageing rock star in the pen
- Try to use dodgy guarantor
- Assuming legal responsibility, this person's heart may be true
- Feeling of conviction
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 09, 2026
- New York Times - November 24, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 05, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - June 07, 2022
- Universal - January 25, 2018
- Universal - January 16, 2018
- Evening Standard Easy - July 26, 2016
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 02, 2016
- Guardian Quick - November 14, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - November 13, 2015
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 13, 2015
- Universal - December 17, 2013
- I Swear Crossword - November 29, 2013
- Guardian Speedy - April 22, 2012
- Guardian Quick - March 18, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - February 08, 2012
- New York Times - January 06, 2012
- Washington Post - October 23, 2011
- LA Times - January 29, 2011
- Universal - January 21, 2011
- Washington Post - November 29, 2010
- I Swear Crossword - August 13, 2010
- Guardian Quick - June 14, 2010
- Universal - April 29, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - March 13, 2009
- Guardian Quick - May 14, 2008
- Netword - February 10, 2008
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 24, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 21, 2005
- USA Today - June 26, 2003
- And in 2 more crossword puzzles...