Crossword answer
CARET
5 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 15 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, July 2, 2026
Letter pattern
CARET
Clues that lead to CARET
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Proofer’s pointer5Wall Street JournalJul 2, 2026
Shift+6 symbol5LA TimesMay 24, 2026
Sign for the input5Evening StandardMay 14, 2026
It shows where to put something in the car, etc.5Evening StandardMar 31, 2026
^5New York TimesMar 18, 2026
Insertion mark5Eugene ShefferFeb 19, 2026
^ symbol5The IndependentNov 12, 2025
Printing mark whose name is from the Latin for "is lacking"5New York TimesOct 25, 2025
Insertion symbol5Eugene ShefferJul 4, 2025
About CARET in crosswords
CARET is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 15 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Proofer’s pointer” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 2, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
AERIEHome for an eagle
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
PISTESki-slope
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of CARET (15)
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Jul 2, 2026
Proofer’s pointer · Wall Street Journal · 66 Across
May 24, 2026
Shift+6 symbol · LA Times · Down
May 14, 2026
Sign for the input · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Mar 31, 2026
It shows where to put something in the car, etc. · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Mar 18, 2026
^ · New York Times · 27 Across
Feb 19, 2026
Insertion mark · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Nov 12, 2025
^ symbol · The Independent · 6 Down
Oct 25, 2025
Printing mark whose name is from the Latin for "is lacking" · New York Times · 26 Across
Jul 4, 2025
Insertion symbol · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Jul 9, 2024
Insertion symbol · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across
Oct 7, 2021
Insertion mark · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Across
Apr 9, 2021
Insertion symbol · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Mar 3, 2021
Sign for the input · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Dec 28, 2020
It shows where to put something in the car, etc. · Evening Standard · 7 Down
May 14, 2020
Insertion mark · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down