Crossword answer
CRACKPOT
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 1, 2026
Letter pattern
CRACKPOT
Clues that lead to CRACKPOT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Foolish joke, better on reflection8The IndependentSep 1, 2026
Break container, being a foolish person8Daily ExpressApr 1, 2026
Drugs crazy8The IndependentSep 6, 2025
He's mad to become a really good shot8Evening StandardJun 2, 2023
Crazy8Evening StandardMar 31, 2023
An eccentric, but a first-class shot8Evening StandardSep 2, 2022
About CRACKPOT in crosswords
CRACKPOT is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Foolish joke, better on reflection” in the The Independent crossword on September 1, 2026.
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Every appearance of CRACKPOT (7)
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Sep 1, 2026
Foolish joke, better on reflection · The Independent · 1 Across
Apr 1, 2026
Break container, being a foolish person · Daily Express · 17 Down
Sep 6, 2025
Drugs crazy · The Independent · 3 Down
Jun 2, 2023
He's mad to become a really good shot · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Mar 31, 2023
Crazy · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Sep 2, 2022
An eccentric, but a first-class shot · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jun 29, 2018
He's mad to become a really good shot · Evening Standard · 33 Across