Crossword answer
MAINLY
6 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 5, 2026
Letter pattern
MAINLY
Clues that lead to MAINLY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
For the most part (6)6The GuardianAug 5, 2026
For the most part6The IndependentMay 1, 2026
Lay 'im out with third of punches for the most part6The IndependentJan 13, 2026
Principally6Evening StandardNov 1, 2025
Chiefly sorts the NY mail6Evening StandardSep 22, 2025
Chiefly macho when getting out of line6Evening StandardApr 14, 2025
In large part6NewsdayFeb 2, 2025
By and large6Eugene ShefferJan 6, 2022
About MAINLY in crosswords
MAINLY is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “For the most part (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 5, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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ENABLEEmpower
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
INDENTSet right?
ENCASEPlace in a crate
LEADER__ of the pack
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ROOMIESuite sharer
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SLEEPYDrowsy
ERRANTOff-target
Every appearance of MAINLY (14)
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Aug 5, 2026
For the most part (6) · The Guardian · 12 Down
May 1, 2026
For the most part · The Independent · 1 Down
Jan 13, 2026
Lay 'im out with third of punches for the most part · The Independent · 4 Down
Nov 1, 2025
Principally · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Oct 9, 2025
For the most part · The Independent · 15 Down
Sep 22, 2025
Chiefly sorts the NY mail · Evening Standard · 2 Down
May 25, 2025
For the most part · Newsday · Down
Apr 14, 2025
Chiefly macho when getting out of line · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Feb 2, 2025
In large part · Newsday · Across
Dec 28, 2022
Chiefly macho when getting out of line · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 6, 2022
By and large · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Across
Apr 28, 2020
Principally · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Mar 4, 2020
Chiefly sorts the N.Y. mail · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jan 9, 2019
Chiefly macho when getting out of line · Evening Standard · 30 Across