Crossword answer
EXCEL
5 letters · Used for 17 different clues · 59 appearances · Last seen NYT Midi, July 9, 2026
Letter pattern
EXCEL
Clues that lead to EXCEL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Google Sheets alternative5NYT MidiJul 9, 2026
Do well to answer verbally. "What is XX plus XX?"5Evening StandardJun 19, 2026
Surpass a large size, by the sound of it5Daily ExpressJun 17, 2026
Better a large size, by the sound of it5Daily ExpressJun 5, 2026
Surpass5Daily ExpressMay 13, 2026
Outperform skinny swimmer going about 905The IndependentFeb 7, 2026
Spreadsheet software5Eugene ShefferDec 2, 2025
Stand out5New York TimesNov 16, 2025
Office program5New York TimesAug 15, 2025
Microsoft offering whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet5New York TimesJul 17, 2025
Out of prison, almost all are very good5Evening StandardApr 11, 2025
Perform very well5NewsdayJan 1, 2025
From the old church, a light has started to shine5Evening StandardJul 19, 2024
Outdo5Evening StandardJun 20, 2024
Microsoft's spreadsheet software5Daily ThemedMay 27, 2023
From a hundred, point fifty are outstandingly good5Evening StandardJan 13, 2023
Shine5Evening StandardJun 11, 2021
About EXCEL in crosswords
EXCEL is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 59 times in our database across 17 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Google Sheets alternative” in the NYT Midi crossword on July 9, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
HOSEDSwindled
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
TUSKSElephant pair
HABITCustomary behavior
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
GLAADHappy-sounding advocacy grp.
PISTESki-slope
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEKOETea variety
OASISCamel's watering hole
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
PEARLOyster's gem
Every appearance of EXCEL (59)
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Jul 9, 2026
Google Sheets alternative · NYT Midi · 24 Down
Jun 19, 2026
Do well to answer verbally. "What is XX plus XX?" · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jun 17, 2026
Surpass a large size, by the sound of it · Daily Express · 21 Down
Jun 5, 2026
Better a large size, by the sound of it · Daily Express · 22 Down
May 13, 2026
Surpass · Daily Express · 22 Across
Apr 9, 2026
Surpass · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Mar 30, 2026
Surpass · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Mar 23, 2026
Surpass · The Independent · 11 Across
Feb 7, 2026
Outperform skinny swimmer going about 90 · The Independent · 1 Down
Dec 2, 2025
Spreadsheet software · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Nov 16, 2025
Stand out · New York Times · 24 Down
Oct 26, 2025
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Aug 15, 2025
Office program · New York Times · 16 Down
Jul 17, 2025
Microsoft offering whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet · New York Times · 17 Across
Jul 13, 2025
Surpass · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jun 12, 2025
Surpass · The Independent · 3 Down
Apr 11, 2025
Out of prison, almost all are very good · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Feb 23, 2025
Google Sheets alternative · New York Times · 92 Down
Feb 4, 2025
Surpass · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jan 1, 2025
Perform very well · Newsday · Down
Nov 19, 2024
Surpass · The Independent · 11 Across
Oct 10, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Aug 25, 2024
Surpass · The Independent · 17 Down
Jul 19, 2024
From the old church, a light has started to shine · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jul 12, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Jun 20, 2024
Outdo · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Apr 30, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Apr 22, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Mar 24, 2024
Surpass · The Independent · 5 Down
Mar 22, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Mar 21, 2024
Surpass · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Feb 8, 2024
Surpass · The Independent · 6 Down
Dec 5, 2023
Spreadsheet software · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
May 27, 2023
Microsoft's spreadsheet software · Daily Themed · 39 Down
May 25, 2023
Surpass · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Mar 16, 2023
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jan 30, 2023
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jan 13, 2023
From a hundred, point fifty are outstandingly good · Evening Standard · 42 Across
Jul 12, 2022
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jan 26, 2022
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Sep 22, 2021
Surpass · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Jun 11, 2021
Do well to answer verbally. "What is XX plus XX?" · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jun 11, 2021
Shine · Evening Standard · 14 Across
May 20, 2021
Surpass · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Oct 22, 2020
Surpass · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Oct 8, 2020
Surpass · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jul 16, 2020
Surpass · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 24, 2020
Out of prison, almost all are very good · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Mar 26, 2020
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Aug 9, 2019
From the old church, a light has started to shine · Evening Standard · 20 Down
May 10, 2019
Surpass · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Nov 30, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Aug 17, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 8 Across
May 25, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 17 Across
May 3, 2018
Outdo · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Mar 22, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Feb 23, 2018
From a hundred, point fifty are outstandingly good · Evening Standard · 42 Across
Feb 23, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Feb 22, 2018
Surpass · Evening Standard · 28 Down