Crossword answer

CONTRAPTION

11 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Sun, June 10, 2026

Letter pattern

CONTRAPTION

Starts with C, ends with N · 11 letters

Clues that lead to CONTRAPTION

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Cannot tip or upset device (11)11The SunJun 10, 2026 Apparatus (11)11The SunJun 10, 2026 Family planning to ignore the church machine11The IndependentDec 13, 2025 Gadget11Evening StandardJun 20, 2025

About CONTRAPTION in crosswords

CONTRAPTION is a 11-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Apparatus (11)” in the The Sun crossword on June 10, 2026.

Other 11-letter answers

FUNCTIONING? GRAVEACCENTMark on apres DOUBLEDUTCHGreek bigamist's requirement? GAMEWARDENSConservation officers PETPASSPORTDocument used for a travel companion who might sit under a seat WORKINGGIRLSee note ISAACNEWTONConservative cracking nuts was Etonian genius OSTENTATIONVulgar display SPACETRAVELSci-fi staple MIDDLESEATSThey might be the last to be booked on an airplane GRANDEDAMESDignified doyennes LUCILLEBALLAmerican actress and comedian who eloped with Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz in 1940 DUNCANJONESSee 45 PAULBOATENGLabour Party politician who became the UK's first black Cabinet Minister in 2002

Every appearance of CONTRAPTION (5)

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Jun 10, 2026

Apparatus (11) · The Sun · 13 Across

Jun 10, 2026

Cannot tip or upset device (11) · The Sun · 13 Across

Dec 13, 2025

Family planning to ignore the church machine · The Independent · 3 Down

Jun 20, 2025

Gadget · Evening Standard · 5 Down

Apr 26, 2019

Gadget · Evening Standard · 5 Down