Crossword answer
CANTANKEROUS
12 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 8, 2026
Letter pattern
CANTANKEROUS
Clues that lead to CANTANKEROUS
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CANTANKEROUS is a 12-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Irascible” in the The Independent crossword on August 8, 2026.
Other 12-letter answers
ABSOLUTEZEROLowest possible temperature (8,4)
ONEASYSTREETRogue sees attorney rolling in it … (2,4,6)
TEETOTALLERSThey don’t drink – tell store, tea (anag) (12)
NUMBERONEFANA band's most enthusiastic supporter
AKFORTYSEVENSuspect key servant of being a mass killer (2,5-5)
POTTERSWHEELThrow here? (7,5)
HANDKERCHIEFBlow here? (12)
JOEYCHESTNUT2026 champion of the contest at 14-Across marking his 18th total victory: 2 wds.
CARTEBLANCHEUnrestricted ability
HOTDOGEATINGNathans ___ Contest (annual event on Coney Island): 3 wds.
HINDISHINDIGDiwali or Holi?
INSTALLATIONArt exhibit popular with everybody, maybe Paddington bears?
KLINGONLINGOSome "Star Trek" slang?
LOTSAFLOTSAMA whole bunch of ocean detritus?
Every appearance of CANTANKEROUS (3)
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Aug 8, 2026
Irascible · The Independent · 21 Across
May 17, 2026
Is oiler able to go finally, with America picking quarrels? · The Independent · 21 Across
Apr 8, 2026
Irascible · The Independent · 20 Across