Crossword answer
LONGSHOT
8 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Sun, April 2, 2026
Letter pattern
LONGSHOT
Clues that lead to LONGSHOT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Picture taken at a distance from the object (4,4)8The SunApr 2, 2026
Wants sexy outsider (4,4)8The SunApr 2, 2026
New rip in sack letting one escape? It might just work8The IndependentSep 20, 2025
Drive that stands a poor chance of success?8Evening StandardJun 23, 2023
Has it little chance of winning the photographic competition?8Evening StandardJul 22, 2022
Yearn to have a bash at, though it's unlikely to be successful8Evening StandardNov 26, 2021
Unlikely winner8Eugene ShefferMar 27, 2020
About LONGSHOT in crosswords
LONGSHOT is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Picture taken at a distance from the object (4,4)” in the The Sun crossword on April 2, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state
GULLIVERSwift traveller
ADJACENTContiguous
TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5)
BEDCHECKCurfew inspection
NEDROREM“Air Music” composer
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HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8)
CROSSBARGoal part
TEDTALKSStreamed lectures
TAKESOFFGets airborne
REPARTEEWitty retort
PONYTAILScrunchied hairstyle
Every appearance of LONGSHOT (7)
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Apr 2, 2026
Picture taken at a distance from the object (4,4) · The Sun · 3 Down
Apr 2, 2026
Wants sexy outsider (4,4) · The Sun · 3 Down
Sep 20, 2025
New rip in sack letting one escape? It might just work · The Independent · 5 Down
Jun 23, 2023
Drive that stands a poor chance of success? · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jul 22, 2022
Has it little chance of winning the photographic competition? · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Nov 26, 2021
Yearn to have a bash at, though it's unlikely to be successful · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Mar 27, 2020
Unlikely winner · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across