Crossword answer
EGGCUP
6 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, October 9, 2026
Letter pattern
EGGCUP
Clues that lead to EGGCUP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
A bird's nest?6Evening StandardOct 9, 2026
Tableware item6The IndependentSep 30, 2026
Perhaps copper maintains good power – it might retain output from battery for consumer (6)6The GuardianMay 30, 2026
Urge competition - something seen with soldiers?6The IndependentMay 1, 2026
Say doctor’s confiscated copper breakfast container? (6)6The GuardianApr 25, 2026
Small item of tableware6Evening StandardJan 3, 2020
About EGGCUP in crosswords
EGGCUP is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A bird's nest?” in the Evening Standard crossword on October 9, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
JIAOZITraditional Chinese dumplings
TREATYPact
TUNICSLoose-fitting garments of ancient Greece
INPAINSuffering, dad and I go in the pub
INDIGODark blue (6)
ITALIANeighbor of Francia
ESCHEWShun
PACERSSome harness horses
DUNKIN___ Donuts
INGRESJean Auguste Dominique ___, French painter whose works include La Grande Odalisque
NEEDEDRequired
THATISTo be precise
TEABAGSpooner’s nickname for worker, one in hot water for drinking? (3,3)
SLANTSBiases
Every appearance of EGGCUP (7)
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Oct 9, 2026
A bird's nest? · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Sep 30, 2026
Tableware item · The Independent · 14 Across
May 30, 2026
Perhaps copper maintains good power – it might retain output from battery for consumer (6) · The Guardian · 7 Down
May 1, 2026
Urge competition - something seen with soldiers? · The Independent · 21 Down
Apr 25, 2026
Say doctor’s confiscated copper breakfast container? (6) · The Guardian · 5 Down
Oct 1, 2021
A bird's nest? · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jan 3, 2020
Small item of tableware · Evening Standard · 2 Down