Crossword answer
DRAFT
5 letters · Used for 19 different clues · 40 appearances · Last seen USA Today, July 20, 2026
Letter pattern
DRAFT
Clues that lead to DRAFT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
"Rough" document5USA TodayJul 20, 2026
Preliminary version showing designer's first floating structure5Daily ExpressMay 23, 2026
Plan of road heading uphill and back5The IndependentMay 16, 2026
Preliminary version, as of an essay5Daily ThemedMay 10, 2026
Preliminary text5NewsdayApr 19, 2026
Sketch5Evening StandardMar 7, 2026
Essay's first version, perhaps5Daily ThemedMar 6, 2026
With military detachment, the doctor's stern5Evening StandardFeb 21, 2026
Preliminary sketch5Puzzle PageJan 1, 2026
Early version5NewsdayOct 24, 2025
Doctor behind early treatment5The IndependentSep 27, 2025
Unwanted breeze5NewsdaySep 1, 2025
Preliminary plan5The IndependentAug 20, 2025
A sketch5Evening StandardFeb 19, 2025
Outline5Evening StandardDec 24, 2024
First version of a book, say5Daily ThemedJan 16, 2024
Preliminary version5Eugene ShefferJun 2, 2023
Essay's first copy, perhaps5Daily ThemedSep 29, 2022
Doctor behind with a bit of paperwork5Evening StandardAug 23, 2022
About DRAFT in crosswords
DRAFT is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 40 times in our database across 19 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Rough" document” in the USA Today crossword on July 20, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
HOSEDSwindled
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
AERIEHome for an eagle
PEARLOyster's gem
HABITCustomary behavior
TUSKSElephant pair
PISTESki-slope
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
Every appearance of DRAFT (40)
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Jul 20, 2026
"Rough" document · USA Today · 9 Across
May 23, 2026
Preliminary version showing designer's first floating structure · Daily Express · 24 Down
May 16, 2026
Plan of road heading uphill and back · The Independent · 8 Down
May 10, 2026
Preliminary version, as of an essay · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Apr 19, 2026
Preliminary text · Newsday · Down
Mar 7, 2026
Sketch · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Mar 6, 2026
Essay's first version, perhaps · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Feb 21, 2026
With military detachment, the doctor's stern · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jan 1, 2026
Preliminary sketch · Puzzle Page · 4 Down
Nov 6, 2025
Sketch · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Oct 24, 2025
Early version · Newsday · Across
Sep 27, 2025
Doctor behind early treatment · The Independent · 22 Down
Sep 1, 2025
Unwanted breeze · Newsday · Across
Aug 20, 2025
Preliminary plan · The Independent · 3 Down
Aug 12, 2025
Sketch · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jul 20, 2025
Sketch · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jun 5, 2025
Sketch · Evening Standard · 10 Across
May 3, 2025
Sketch · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Feb 19, 2025
A sketch · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Dec 24, 2024
Outline · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 29, 2024
Outline · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jan 16, 2024
First version of a book, say · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Jan 2, 2024
First version of a book, say · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Dec 22, 2023
Preliminary sketch · Evening Standard · 11 Down
Sep 13, 2023
Sketch · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Aug 18, 2023
Sketch · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Jun 2, 2023
Preliminary version · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Across
Jan 9, 2023
Sketch · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Sep 29, 2022
Essay's first copy, perhaps · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Aug 23, 2022
Doctor behind with a bit of paperwork · Evening Standard · 3 Across
Oct 29, 2020
With military detachment, the doctor’s stern · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Aug 24, 2020
Preliminary version · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Aug 17, 2020
Sketch · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jun 30, 2020
Sketch · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Apr 10, 2020
Sketch · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Nov 28, 2019
Sketch · Evening Standard · 16 Down
May 21, 2019
Sketch · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Nov 5, 2018
A sketch · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Oct 31, 2018
Outline · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jun 11, 2018
Outline · Evening Standard · 9 Across