Crossword answer
CRISP
5 letters · Used for 22 different clues · 47 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 12, 2026
Letter pattern
CRISP
Clues that lead to CRISP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Bit of fried potato (5)5The GuardianAug 12, 2026
Head of catering rips out a snack5Daily ExpressAug 7, 2026
Brittle5Evening StandardJul 20, 2026
Like a cool autumn day5USA TodayJul 12, 2026
Like tempura5LA TimesJun 23, 2026
Fruity dessert named for its crunch5NYT MiniJun 5, 2026
A rather cold "Poor substitute for a canape"5Evening StandardMar 27, 2026
Dessert with a streusel topping5NYT MidiFeb 26, 2026
Burnt to a ___ (completely burnt)5Daily ThemedDec 13, 2025
Like some ironed shirts and fall air5New York TimesNov 12, 2025
Of few, sharp words5NewsdayNov 8, 2025
Invigorating5NewsdaySep 12, 2025
Potato chip, to Brits5New York TimesJul 1, 2025
Crunchy5NewsdayApr 27, 2025
Potato chip, to a Brit5New York TimesFeb 23, 2025
Sharp revision of prices when a key part's missing5Evening StandardFeb 4, 2025
Authoritative police officer grabs teacher from behind5The IndependentSep 29, 2024
Like fresh apples5Eugene ShefferDec 11, 2023
Dry and brittle5Evening StandardApr 13, 2023
Like good potato chips5Daily ThemedOct 20, 2022
Not much to eat when the weather's so cold5Evening StandardJul 29, 2019
Snappy contribution from Murphy?5Evening StandardMay 28, 2018
About CRISP in crosswords
CRISP is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 47 times in our database across 22 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Bit of fried potato (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 12, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
SERGEDurable twilled woollen / worsted fabric (5)
GEARSCar transmission settings
NOTEDDistinguished
VISTAView
ONIONIn macaroni, once, a pungent ingredient
ABAYAModest Muslim robe
SHOESLoafers and sneakers
PLUMPFluff, like pillows
MONKSAbbey group
STOLETook without permission
OLDIEThrowback hit
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
TARRYHang around waiting for the feathers?
SWEATResult of a hot pursuit?
Every appearance of CRISP (47)
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Aug 12, 2026
Bit of fried potato (5) · The Guardian · 3 Down
Aug 7, 2026
Head of catering rips out a snack · Daily Express · 14 Across
Jul 20, 2026
Brittle · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jul 12, 2026
Like a cool autumn day · USA Today · 17 Across
Jun 23, 2026
Like tempura · LA Times · Down
Jun 5, 2026
Fruity dessert named for its crunch · NYT Mini · 1 Across
May 2, 2026
Brittle · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Apr 9, 2026
Head of catering rips out a snack · Daily Express · 10 Across
Apr 7, 2026
Brittle · Evening Standard · 2 Across
Mar 27, 2026
A rather cold "Poor substitute for a canape" · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Feb 26, 2026
Dessert with a streusel topping · NYT Midi · 26 Across
Feb 24, 2026
Brittle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 11, 2026
Brittle · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Dec 13, 2025
Burnt to a ___ (completely burnt) · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Nov 12, 2025
Like some ironed shirts and fall air · New York Times · 44 Across
Nov 8, 2025
Of few, sharp words · Newsday · Across
Sep 25, 2025
Brittle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Sep 12, 2025
Invigorating · Newsday · Down
Jul 1, 2025
Potato chip, to Brits · New York Times · 1 Across
Apr 27, 2025
Crunchy · Newsday · Down
Feb 23, 2025
Potato chip, to a Brit · New York Times · 15 Down
Feb 4, 2025
Sharp revision of prices when a key part's missing · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 29, 2024
Authoritative police officer grabs teacher from behind · The Independent · 25 Across
Apr 17, 2024
Brittle · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Dec 11, 2023
Like fresh apples · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Aug 9, 2023
Like fresh apples · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across
May 9, 2023
Brittle · Evening Standard · 2 Across
May 6, 2023
Like fresh apples · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Apr 13, 2023
Dry and brittle · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Mar 2, 2023
Dry and brittle · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Dec 13, 2022
Dry and brittle · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Oct 20, 2022
Like good potato chips · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Feb 25, 2022
Brittle · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Jan 6, 2022
Brittle · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Oct 26, 2021
Like fresh apples · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Oct 7, 2021
Brittle · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jun 1, 2021
Brittle · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Mar 19, 2021
A rather cold "Poor substitute for a canape" · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Mar 15, 2021
Brittle · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Nov 24, 2020
Brittle · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Nov 4, 2020
Brittle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Oct 20, 2020
Brittle · Evening Standard · 2 Across
Sep 10, 2020
Like fresh apples · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Aug 4, 2020
Brittle · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Feb 12, 2020
Brittle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 29, 2019
Not much to eat when the weather's so cold · Evening Standard · 3 Across
May 28, 2018
Snappy contribution from Murphy? · Evening Standard · 3 Across