Crossword answer
GRIPE
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen The Independent, June 16, 2026
Letter pattern
GRIPE
Clues that lead to GRIPE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Lead in Evita backing stagehand's complaint5The IndependentJun 16, 2026
Complaint5Evening StandardMay 10, 2026
Moan5Evening StandardMar 4, 2025
Bellyache5Eugene ShefferFeb 12, 2024
Complain at having to hold the key?5Evening StandardOct 19, 2023
Complain ceaselessly5Daily ThemedApr 2, 2023
Complain of a broken-down pier at Gateshead5Evening StandardAug 8, 2022
Complaint of an irrational prig at the back of the queue5Evening StandardOct 3, 2019
About GRIPE in crosswords
GRIPE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Lead in Evita backing stagehand's complaint” in the The Independent crossword on June 16, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
LOGICReason
ELWESActor Carey or supposed Scrooge inspiration John (5)
EVADEEscape
HABITTo breathe a little is quite usual!
HAHASContents of a laugh track
FADEDPaled
TANGOBallroom dance
MOVIEHome – or horror? (5)
FESTEFool in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
EARTHOur planet
BUYINPoker game entry fee
IMSET"No more for me, thanks"
BESTSLicks
ALOOFCold (5)
Every appearance of GRIPE (12)
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Jun 16, 2026
Lead in Evita backing stagehand's complaint · The Independent · 28 Across
May 10, 2026
Complaint · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Mar 4, 2025
Moan · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Feb 12, 2024
Bellyache · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Across
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Oct 19, 2023
Complain at having to hold the key? · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Apr 2, 2023
Complain ceaselessly · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Aug 8, 2022
Complain of a broken-down pier at Gateshead · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Feb 24, 2021
Complaint · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Oct 3, 2019
Complaint of an irrational prig at the back of the queue · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Dec 28, 2018
Moan · Evening Standard · 16 Across