Crossword answer
BRAKES
6 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, June 10, 2026
Letter pattern
BRAKES
Clues that lead to BRAKES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
They retard big-headed libertines6Evening StandardJun 10, 2026
They restrain big-headed libertines6Evening StandardMar 30, 2026
Stoppers used by bakers6Evening StandardAug 3, 2025
Car parts that screech, maybe6Daily ThemedAug 27, 2022
They stop big-headed libertines6Evening StandardApr 13, 2021
Bakers can use them to slow things down6Evening StandardOct 3, 2019
About BRAKES in crosswords
BRAKES is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “They retard big-headed libertines” in the Evening Standard crossword on June 10, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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ALOHASHawaiian greetings
PEBBLETiny rock
REASONOne of thirteen, in a Netflix drama title
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ARSONSHot crimes
HOUSESShelters
IMOGENGirl's name
WANTEDSought by the police
OMEGASGreek letters
Every appearance of BRAKES (8)
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Jun 10, 2026
They retard big-headed libertines · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Mar 30, 2026
They restrain big-headed libertines · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 3, 2025
Stoppers used by bakers · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 27, 2022
Car parts that screech, maybe · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Apr 13, 2021
They stop big-headed libertines · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 24, 2020
They restrain big-headed libertines · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 3, 2019
Bakers can use them to slow things down · Evening Standard · 36 Across
May 30, 2019
Stoppers used by bakers · Evening Standard · 36 Across