Crossword answer
LUCRATIVE
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, May 13, 2026
Letter pattern
LUCRATIVE
Clues that lead to LUCRATIVE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Profitable9The IndependentMay 13, 2026
Money-making9Evening StandardJun 24, 2022
About LUCRATIVE in crosswords
LUCRATIVE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Profitable” in the The Independent crossword on May 13, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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POINTLESSAnti-matter?
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EDITORIALLeader column
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Every appearance of LUCRATIVE (4)
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May 13, 2026
Profitable · The Independent · 21 Across
Mar 24, 2026
Profitable · The Independent · 21 Across
Jun 24, 2022
Money-making · Evening Standard · 42 Across
Dec 6, 2019
Profitable · Evening Standard · 38 Across