Crossword answer
CANTANKEROUS
12 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 8, 2026
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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
INAHEARTBEAT"Cardiological" very fast
BURGLARALARMCrime prevention device
EVENINGDRESSFormal attire
QUICKASAWINK"Eyelash" very fast
THEMARVELOUSWith 49-Across Amazon Prime series in which 22-Across played manager Susie Myerson: 2 wds.
VERONICAMARSTeen drama starring Kristen Bell
VIRGINIAHAMS*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield
KAMALAHARRIS*Joe Biden's vice president
ALEXBORSTEINMADtv cast member who won two Emmys in 2018 for her work on 17-Across and 43-/49-Across: 2 wds.
FACETHEMUSICAccept unintended consequences
LIGHTREADINGGossip magazine articles, say
READINGLIGHTBook illuminator
PREPOSTEROUSRidiculous homework, moving roses out
MONTENEGRINSTense morning working for Europeans (12)
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