Crossword answer

IMPERFECT

9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 23, 2026

Letter pattern

IMPERFECT

Starts with I, ends with T · 9 letters

Clues that lead to IMPERFECT

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Tense setter is cutting short cigar9The IndependentJul 23, 2026 A tense "No improvement is possible for me"9Evening StandardJul 17, 2026 Flawed, faulty9Puzzle PageJun 1, 2026 Flawed9The IndependentSep 26, 2025

About IMPERFECT in crosswords

IMPERFECT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tense setter is cutting short cigar” in the The Independent crossword on July 23, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

WINDINESSFlatulence of cricket team beginning to subside around November SNOOKEREDAwkwardly situated in a game, rooks need moving GENEALOGYDescent as intolerance of spirit reported? (9) MAGNETRONNursing officer welcoming revolutionary English microwave source GETBEHINDSupport APOLOGISTA game point for champion IMADEITUP"Oh, that was me lying" EDUMACATETeach, playfully (3x) UNDERMINEWeaken female leaving to provide finance for fur GETAROUNDCirculate OLDFRIENDBuddy from way back LORDMAYORRoyal dorm upset Dick Whittington? GREATOUSEHave to stop game in river MANSCAPEDGot it all off his chest?

Every appearance of IMPERFECT (8)

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Jul 23, 2026

Tense setter is cutting short cigar · The Independent · 24 Across

Jul 17, 2026

A tense "No improvement is possible for me" · Evening Standard · 10 Across

Jun 1, 2026

Flawed, faulty · Puzzle Page · 15 Across

Sep 26, 2025

Flawed · The Independent · 5 Down

Apr 29, 2022

Flawed · Evening Standard · 34 Across

Mar 4, 2022

Flawed · Evening Standard · 9 Across

Sep 24, 2021

Flawed · Evening Standard · 17 Across

Jul 9, 2021

A tense "No improvement is possible for me" · Evening Standard · 10 Across