Crossword answer

CATSPAW

7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 19, 2026

Letter pattern

CATSPAW

Starts with C, ends with W · 7 letters

Clues that lead to CATSPAW

Most recent first

ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Dupe7The IndependentFeb 19, 2026 Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings7The IndependentNov 13, 2025 Tool7Evening StandardJun 7, 2024

About CATSPAW in crosswords

CATSPAW is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Dupe” in the The Independent crossword on February 19, 2026.

Other 7-letter answers

MEDIATEIntercede TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7) PATREONMembership platform for content creators GASLINECertain stove conduit YESITIS"Indeed!" GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel? PUNSTERFull-groan person? NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse GESTUREGesticulate BLAMEME"I'm the one who screwed up" FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas ATLARGEOn the loose CARRIONPutrefying flesh

Every appearance of CATSPAW (4)

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Feb 19, 2026

Dupe · The Independent · 14 Down

Nov 13, 2025

Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings · The Independent · 5 Across

Jun 7, 2024

Tool · Evening Standard · 14 Across

Oct 1, 2021

Dupe · Evening Standard · 44 Across