Crossword answer
DRILLS
6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 9, 2026
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DRILLS
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DRILLS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Rehearses riddles” in the The Independent crossword on February 9, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ODESSABlack Sea port
SIRIUS___ Black (Harry Potter) – Dog Star (6)
PACIFYMollify
ARARATTurkish peak
OILRIGKit for obtaining fossil fuel (3,3)
MATRONHousemother
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
STEERSTakes the helm
BEHEADDecapitate
Every appearance of DRILLS (4)
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Feb 9, 2026
Rehearses riddles · The Independent · 20 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Bores the doctor with ailments · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Sep 11, 2021
Makes holes · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Across
Jan 8, 2021
Bores the doctor with ailments · Evening Standard · 34 Down