Crossword answer
EXPEDIENT
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 10, 2026
Letter pattern
EXPEDIENT
Clues that lead to EXPEDIENT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Effective (but possibly unethical) (9)9The GuardianAug 10, 2026
Appropriate9The IndependentMay 5, 2026
About EXPEDIENT in crosswords
EXPEDIENT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Effective (but possibly unethical) (9)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 10, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
CTRLFREAKPerson who needs to always be in charge
ASTROLOGYSubject with signs
SCINTILLATrace wrong steering component over the radio
SANTORINI8 exploded, blowing top - as once happened here?
LABREPORTSolution pages?
DISMISSALIs son stopping terrible sacking? (9)
EULOGIZESShares passing thoughts?
METALCOREHybrid genre
OBEDIENCESubmission
ASTRONOMYSubject with stars
TURNSBLUEStarts to look really cold
RUSTYNAILDrambuie cocktail
PANSEAREDHow some like their salmon
TRUCKSTOPRefueling spot
Every appearance of EXPEDIENT (4)
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Aug 10, 2026
Effective (but possibly unethical) (9) · The Guardian · 21 Across
May 5, 2026
Appropriate · The Independent · 10 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Appropriate · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Jan 8, 2021
Appropriate · Evening Standard · 34 Across