Crossword answer
ESCHEWED
8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, January 24, 2026
Letter pattern
ESCHEWED
Clues that lead to ESCHEWED
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Forwent8New York TimesJan 24, 2026
Avoided having key cut8The IndependentJan 15, 2026
About ESCHEWED in crosswords
ESCHEWED is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Forwent” in the New York Times crossword on January 24, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
SOBSTORYTearful tale
FENGSHUIChinese home-decor philosophy
TRANSFERHandover
ASTERISKStar put in jeopardy beneath a wobbly set
HYPNOTICMesmerising
RELEVANTOn point
ADMIRALSShip brass
RECKLESSLike crazy driving - though without a crash, we're told
PRETASTEEarly sample
FRONTIERBorder
ASGOODASVirtually
ACADEMIADark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)
ADRIATICNorthernmost arm of the Mediterranean
TWENTIESBlooming years passed wearing shackles
Every appearance of ESCHEWED (2)
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Jan 24, 2026
Forwent · New York Times · 30 Down
Jan 15, 2026
Avoided having key cut · The Independent · 8 Down