Crossword answer
BRACES
6 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 15 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 5, 2026
Letter pattern
BRACES
Clues that lead to BRACES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Rubbish bags tear in sets of two6The IndependentSep 5, 2026
Couples hurry to pack bikinis for vacation (6)6The SunAug 31, 2026
Strengthens (6)6The SunAug 31, 2026
Couples holding things up6Evening StandardJun 29, 2026
Those keeping strides up (6)6The GuardianJun 6, 2026
Cabers tossed in pairs!6Evening StandardFeb 12, 2026
Stiffeners for bald-headed people6Evening StandardJan 22, 2025
Trouser supporters6Evening StandardMay 30, 2023
They're worn in pairs6Evening StandardAug 29, 2022
At least four supports6Evening StandardDec 31, 2021
Pairs responsible for holdups6Evening StandardOct 14, 2019
Supportive couples?6Evening StandardSep 16, 2019
About BRACES in crosswords
BRACES is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 15 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Rubbish bags tear in sets of two” in the The Independent crossword on September 5, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
TITHESIt's the transposition of taxes
APPLETShort program
BABIESHandles with kid gloves
FENNELItalian sausage seasoning
CAROMSGlances in a pool hall
EVADESGets around
FLAMBECook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]
ENAMELTooth covering
UNCORKGet into, as a cab, say
BANHMIVietnamese sandwich
UNABLENot up to it
DONKEYBeast of burden
SWEETSTerm of endearment
ERODEDWore away
Every appearance of BRACES (15)
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Sep 5, 2026
Rubbish bags tear in sets of two · The Independent · 19 Across
Aug 31, 2026
Strengthens (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Aug 31, 2026
Couples hurry to pack bikinis for vacation (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Jun 29, 2026
Couples holding things up · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Jun 6, 2026
Those keeping strides up (6) · The Guardian · 17 Across
Feb 12, 2026
Cabers tossed in pairs! · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 22, 2025
Stiffeners for bald-headed people · Evening Standard · 26 Across
May 30, 2023
Trouser supporters · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Aug 29, 2022
They're worn in pairs · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Dec 31, 2021
At least four supports · Evening Standard · 27 Across
May 11, 2021
Couples holding things up · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Oct 19, 2020
Cabers tossed in pairs! · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Oct 14, 2019
Pairs responsible for holdups · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Sep 16, 2019
Supportive couples? · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Oct 29, 2018
Stiffeners for bald-headed people · Evening Standard · 26 Across