Crossword answer
EXPLAINS
8 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, May 20, 2026
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EXPLAINS
Clues that lead to EXPLAINS
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Describes what is apparent in perverse sex8Evening StandardMay 20, 2026
About EXPLAINS in crosswords
EXPLAINS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Describes what is apparent in perverse sex” in the Evening Standard crossword on May 20, 2026.
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Every appearance of EXPLAINS (2)
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May 20, 2026
Describes what is apparent in perverse sex · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Mar 11, 2021
Describes what is apparent in perverse sex · Evening Standard · 35 Across