Crossword answer
BRUTAL
6 letters · Used for 11 different clues · 42 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, July 21, 2026
Letter pattern
BRUTAL
Clues that lead to BRUTAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Vicious6Evening StandardJul 21, 2026
Violent routine in lab rejected (6)6The SunJul 17, 2026
Unfeeling (6)6The SunJul 17, 2026
Harsh, as a takedown6New York TimesJun 22, 2026
To a beginner, dry wine is very rough!6Evening StandardApr 12, 2026
Cruel, vicious6Evening StandardJan 22, 2026
Savage6The IndependentJan 13, 2026
Cruel6Evening StandardFeb 17, 2025
Callous6Evening StandardAug 7, 2024
Cruel way to get the heart of the truth in the lab, perhaps6Evening StandardJul 19, 2022
Cruel or vicious6Evening StandardMay 29, 2019
About BRUTAL in crosswords
BRUTAL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 42 times in our database across 11 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Vicious” in the Evening Standard crossword on July 21, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
OTOOLE“Lawrence of Arabia” actor
ARSONSHot crimes
EDITOROn paper, the person in charge
ROSCOEA name for certain parts of a horoscope
DEBRISRemains (6)
REASONOne of thirteen, in a Netflix drama title
OMEGASGreek letters
PEBBLETiny rock
IMOGENGirl's name
HOUSESShelters
WANTEDSought by the police
RILEUPAnger
ALOHASHawaiian greetings
HAREMSRun over manuscript for secluded groups (6)
Every appearance of BRUTAL (42)
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Jul 21, 2026
Vicious · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jul 17, 2026
Unfeeling (6) · The Sun · 22 Across
Jul 17, 2026
Violent routine in lab rejected (6) · The Sun · 22 Across
Jul 9, 2026
Vicious · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Harsh, as a takedown · New York Times · 31 Across
Jun 19, 2026
Vicious · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jun 8, 2026
Vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Apr 12, 2026
To a beginner, dry wine is very rough! · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jan 22, 2026
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 13, 2026
Savage · The Independent · 15 Down
Dec 21, 2025
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Dec 11, 2025
Savage · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Aug 5, 2025
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jul 19, 2025
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
May 1, 2025
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 3, 2025
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Feb 17, 2025
Cruel · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Dec 22, 2024
Savage · The Independent · 10 Across
Sep 8, 2024
Savage · The Independent · 9 Across
Aug 7, 2024
Callous · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Oct 24, 2023
Savage · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jul 4, 2023
Cruel · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Mar 16, 2023
Savage · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Mar 16, 2023
Cruel · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Feb 15, 2023
Cruel · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Oct 31, 2022
Cruel · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 1, 2022
Cruel · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jul 19, 2022
Cruel way to get the heart of the truth in the lab, perhaps · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jun 14, 2021
Vicious · Evening Standard · 26 Across
May 26, 2021
Vicious · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 8, 2021
Vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Feb 19, 2021
Vicious · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 13, 2021
To a beginner, dry wine is very rough! · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Sep 7, 2020
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jul 9, 2020
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
May 29, 2020
Savage · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Dec 4, 2019
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 1 Across
May 29, 2019
Cruel or vicious · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 25, 2019
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jan 16, 2019
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Dec 18, 2018
Cruel, vicious · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Jun 20, 2018
Callous · Evening Standard · 38 Across