Crossword answer

BENCHMARK

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 10, 2026

Letter pattern

BENCHMARK

Starts with B, ends with K · 9 letters

Clues that lead to BENCHMARK

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Reference point9The IndependentJul 10, 2026 Point of reference9Evening StandardSep 25, 2020 Standard9Eugene ShefferApr 6, 2020

About BENCHMARK in crosswords

BENCHMARK is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Reference point” in the The Independent crossword on July 10, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of BENCHMARK (3)

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Jul 10, 2026

Reference point · The Independent · 3 Down

Sep 25, 2020

Point of reference · Evening Standard · 28 Down

Apr 6, 2020

Standard · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down