Clues for the word "UNBEND"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 26 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on September 05, 2023.
Definition of unbend
- v. t. - To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen; as, to unbend a bow.
- v. t. - A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care.
- v. t. - To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use.
- v. t. - To cast loose or untie, as a rope.
- v. i. - To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed.
- v. i. - To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like; hence, to indulge in mirth or amusement.
Referring Clues
- Straighten
- Straighten out
- Get to go straight?
- Straighten, in a way
- Straighten out, as an iron bar
- Loosen up
- Be less strict
- Straighten up and relax
- Chewing a bun, at last relax
- Cease to stand on one's dignity
- Straighten things out and become more friendly
- Become less strict
- Relax, relent
- Relax
- Get straight
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - September 05, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - June 06, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - October 11, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - June 26, 2022
- Guardian Quick - December 21, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 03, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 27, 2017
- Universal - July 22, 2017
- Universal - September 27, 2012
- Guardian Quick - March 18, 2012
- Post Puzzler - January 22, 2012
- Washington Post - October 31, 2011
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 25, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 30, 2011
- Universal - April 20, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 21, 2010
- New York Times - March 28, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 25, 2010
- LA Times - April 24, 2009
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 05, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 06, 2007
- USA Today - January 30, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - August 10, 2005
- USA Today - July 27, 2005
- Guardian Speedy - March 28, 2004
- Washington Post - May 03, 2000