Crossword answer
CHILD
5 letters · Used for 21 different clues · 34 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 25, 2026
Letter pattern
CHILD
Clues that lead to CHILD
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Youngster disheartened having lost clothing in luggage5The IndependentAug 25, 2026
Minor chord, or a couple of trills5Daily ExpressJun 28, 2026
The marital issue?5Evening StandardJun 24, 2026
Church taking edge off unruly youngster5The IndependentJun 2, 2026
Offspring5NewsdayApr 12, 2026
Infant5Evening StandardApr 5, 2026
Young human5Evening StandardJan 24, 2026
Kid5New York TimesNov 24, 2025
"Mother and ___ Reunion," 1972 chart-topper by Paul Simon that has elements inspired by reggae5Daily ThemedOct 13, 2025
"Thursday's ___," song by David Bowie that celebrates the fourth day of the week5Daily ThemedAug 18, 2025
Destiny's ___, R&B girl group that sang "A New Way to Walk" with Elmo, Zoe, and Grover on "Sesame Street"5Daily ThemedFeb 3, 2025
"The Snow ___," novel by Eowyn Ivey set in the Alaskan wilderness, where a girl made of snow comes to life5Daily ThemedDec 6, 2024
Young person5Evening StandardOct 8, 2024
The Parisian abandons almost freezing infant?5The IndependentFeb 25, 2024
Future grown-up5Daily ThemedJan 10, 2024
Lee ___, "One Shot" author who made a guest appearance in the book's film adaptation5Daily ThemedJul 21, 2023
Not a major issue5Evening StandardMar 17, 2023
Chef Julia5Eugene ShefferDec 2, 2022
"Oh, my sweet summer ___" ("Game of Thrones" quote)5Daily ThemedNov 22, 2022
"Obvious ___," romcom starring Jenny Slate which released on June 6, 20145Daily ThemedJun 6, 2021
Cedric Hildebrand’s youngster5Evening StandardMar 3, 2020
About CHILD in crosswords
CHILD is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 34 times in our database across 21 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Youngster disheartened having lost clothing in luggage” in the The Independent crossword on August 25, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
PISTESki-slope
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
TUSKSElephant pair
PEARLOyster's gem
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
AERIEHome for an eagle
Every appearance of CHILD (34)
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Aug 25, 2026
Youngster disheartened having lost clothing in luggage · The Independent · 17 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Minor chord, or a couple of trills · Daily Express · 26 Across
Jun 24, 2026
The marital issue? · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jun 2, 2026
Church taking edge off unruly youngster · The Independent · 20 Across
Apr 12, 2026
Offspring · Newsday · Down
Apr 5, 2026
Infant · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Jan 24, 2026
Young human · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Dec 14, 2025
Infant · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Nov 24, 2025
Kid · New York Times · 5 Across
Oct 19, 2025
Infant · The Independent · 17 Down
Oct 13, 2025
"Mother and ___ Reunion," 1972 chart-topper by Paul Simon that has elements inspired by reggae · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Aug 18, 2025
"Thursday's ___," song by David Bowie that celebrates the fourth day of the week · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Feb 3, 2025
Destiny's ___, R&B girl group that sang "A New Way to Walk" with Elmo, Zoe, and Grover on "Sesame Street" · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Dec 6, 2024
"The Snow ___," novel by Eowyn Ivey set in the Alaskan wilderness, where a girl made of snow comes to life · Daily Themed · 51 Across
Oct 8, 2024
Young person · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 6, 2024
Infant · The Independent · 16 Down
Jul 18, 2024
Offspring · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Feb 25, 2024
The Parisian abandons almost freezing infant? · The Independent · 10 Across
Jan 10, 2024
Future grown-up · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Jul 21, 2023
Lee ___, "One Shot" author who made a guest appearance in the book's film adaptation · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Mar 17, 2023
Not a major issue · Evening Standard · 35 Down
Dec 2, 2022
Chef Julia · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Nov 22, 2022
"Oh, my sweet summer ___" ("Game of Thrones" quote) · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Apr 4, 2022
Infant · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Jun 6, 2021
"Obvious ___," romcom starring Jenny Slate which released on June 6, 2014 · Daily Themed · 4 Down
May 4, 2021
The marital issue? · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jan 4, 2021
Infant · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Sep 8, 2020
Young human · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 3, 2020
Infant · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Mar 3, 2020
Cedric Hildebrand’s youngster · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Sep 4, 2019
Young human · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 5, 2018
Young person · Evening Standard · 1 Down
May 31, 2018
Offspring · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Apr 13, 2018
Not a major issue · Evening Standard · 35 Down