Crossword answer

EXPLICIT

8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, July 28, 2026

Letter pattern

EXPLICIT

Starts with E, ends with T · 8 letters

Clues that lead to EXPLICIT

Most recent first

ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Direct (8)8The GuardianJul 28, 2026 Fully stated8Evening StandardApr 11, 2025 Definite8Evening StandardAug 26, 2024 Fully-stated8The IndependentJun 22, 2024 No longer parking is allowed, that's clear8Evening StandardJan 13, 2022 Clear8Evening StandardJul 2, 2020

About EXPLICIT in crosswords

EXPLICIT is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Direct (8)” in the The Guardian crossword on July 28, 2026.

Other 8-letter answers

BEDCHECKCurfew inspection FREDERICNames a couple of Chopin pieces CROSSBARGoal part ADJACENTContiguous NOMATTERRegardless of ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state VERBATIMWord for word (8) GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? ARKANSASBible Belt state ONANDOFFHappening intermittently (2,3,3) HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8) TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5) REDONIONSalad ingredient TRUSTSTOLeaves in the care of

Every appearance of EXPLICIT (9)

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Jul 28, 2026

Direct (8) · The Guardian · 18 Across

Apr 11, 2025

Fully stated · Evening Standard · 10 Across

Aug 26, 2024

Definite · Evening Standard · 21 Down

Jun 22, 2024

Fully-stated · The Independent · 8 Across

Mar 21, 2023

Fully stated · Evening Standard · 32 Across

Jan 13, 2022

No longer parking is allowed, that's clear · Evening Standard · 35 Across

Jul 2, 2020

Clear · Evening Standard · 34 Across

Feb 22, 2019

Fully stated · Evening Standard · 10 Across

Jul 9, 2018

Definite · Evening Standard · 21 Down