Crossword answer
AFTERNOON
9 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 7, 2026
Letter pattern
AFTERNOON
Clues that lead to AFTERNOON
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
p.m.9Evening StandardAug 7, 2026
PM behind expression of hesitation regarding accepting refusal (9)9The GuardianAug 3, 2026
Not looking for anybody, not entirely, at this time of day9The IndependentOct 3, 2025
Siesta time, usually9Eugene ShefferJun 17, 2025
Part of the day9The IndependentSep 27, 2024
A female seabird with nothing on for part of the day9The IndependentAug 5, 2024
No one fart about when Hoskins gets up!9The IndependentMay 5, 2024
About AFTERNOON in crosswords
AFTERNOON is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “p.m.” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 7, 2026.
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Every appearance of AFTERNOON (9)
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Aug 7, 2026
p.m. · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 3, 2026
PM behind expression of hesitation regarding accepting refusal (9) · The Guardian · 14 Down
Oct 3, 2025
Not looking for anybody, not entirely, at this time of day · The Independent · 9 Across
Jun 17, 2025
Siesta time, usually · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Sep 27, 2024
Part of the day · The Independent · 6 Down
Aug 5, 2024
A female seabird with nothing on for part of the day · The Independent · 28 Across
Jun 26, 2024
Part of the day · The Independent · 4 Down
May 5, 2024
No one fart about when Hoskins gets up! · The Independent · 7 Down
Apr 9, 2021
p.m. · Evening Standard · 36 Across