Crossword answer
ASCENDING
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 10, 2026
Letter pattern
ASCENDING
Clues that lead to ASCENDING
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ASCENDING is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Play, sing, dance like a lark?” in the The Independent crossword on February 10, 2026.
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Every appearance of ASCENDING (2)
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Feb 10, 2026
Play, sing, dance like a lark? · The Independent · 4 Down
May 31, 2025
Dance and sing about getting higher · The Independent · 16 Down