Crossword answer
GRISTLE
7 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 17, 2026
Letter pattern
GRISTLE
Clues that lead to GRISTLE
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GRISTLE is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Cartilage in meat” in the The Independent crossword on August 17, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
GAMELANMatch tactics having quietly ignored SE Asian players
CELSIUSFahrenheit alternative
CADAVERBody
DELETEDErased
EROSIONProcess of wearing away
BEHAPPYHave a joyful attitude
CARACASSouth American capital where Simón Bolívar was born
GINSENGScrambled eggs in back of van can be restorative
SLIVERSSplinters (7)
DEVISEDInvented
ASCENDSClimbs
GEORDIEPerhaps Declan Donnelly content to scavenge or diet
TRAITORTurncoat (7)
REELINGUnsteady
Every appearance of GRISTLE (7)
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Aug 17, 2026
Cartilage in meat · The Independent · 9 Across
Mar 19, 2026
Cartilage (7) · The Sun · 3 Down
Mar 19, 2026
Girl set off to get tough part in meat (7) · The Sun · 3 Down
Oct 3, 2025
Cartilage · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jul 19, 2024
Cartilage · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Oct 2, 2020
Cartilage · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jun 1, 2018
Cartilage · Evening Standard · 4 Down