Crossword answer
INDIE
5 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 16, 2026
Letter pattern
INDIE
Clues that lead to INDIE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Type of music in decline5The IndependentSep 16, 2026
Film festival film, often5Wall Street JournalAug 23, 2026
Small record label (5)5The GuardianJul 21, 2026
Not on a major label5Wall Street JournalJul 13, 2026
Non-studio film, for short5NewsdayJul 13, 2026
Film from a small studio (rhymes with "windy")5Daily ThemedApr 29, 2026
Islands that are East or West, mostly free from big business5The IndependentNov 30, 2025
Low-budget festival recalled after happening5The IndependentOct 11, 2025
Non-studio5NewsdayJan 16, 2025
Stop getting behind popular record label5The IndependentOct 25, 2024
Film from a small studio, say (rhymes with "windy")5Daily ThemedJul 5, 2023
Privately made film5Eugene ShefferDec 16, 2022
Small-studio film5Daily ThemedApr 25, 2022
Non-mainstream film5Daily ThemedJun 7, 2021
About INDIE in crosswords
INDIE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Type of music in decline” in the The Independent crossword on September 16, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ERODEWear away
FANGSPart of a Dracula outfit
INCASAncient Andeans
AWMAN"Shucks!"
COLINMan's name
ASSETLiability's opposite
PIANOInstrument
REIGNKing's tenure
GLANDPleased to receive new organ (5)
ABODEHumble home
MELEEFree-for-all
PADREOne that might leave fingerprint on priest
PEONYSpring bloom
RAGEDHit the ceiling
Every appearance of INDIE (14)
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Sep 16, 2026
Type of music in decline · The Independent · 23 Across
Aug 23, 2026
Film festival film, often · Wall Street Journal · 30 Across
Jul 21, 2026
Small record label (5) · The Guardian · 11 Across
Jul 13, 2026
Not on a major label · Wall Street Journal · 64 Across
Jul 13, 2026
Non-studio film, for short · Newsday · Across
Apr 29, 2026
Film from a small studio (rhymes with "windy") · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Nov 30, 2025
Islands that are East or West, mostly free from big business · The Independent · 4 Down
Oct 11, 2025
Low-budget festival recalled after happening · The Independent · 23 Across
Jan 16, 2025
Non-studio · Newsday · Across
Oct 25, 2024
Stop getting behind popular record label · The Independent · 26 Across
Jul 5, 2023
Film from a small studio, say (rhymes with "windy") · Daily Themed · 26 Down
Dec 16, 2022
Privately made film · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down
Apr 25, 2022
Small-studio film · Daily Themed · 32 Down
Jun 7, 2021
Non-mainstream film · Daily Themed · 41 Down