Crossword answer

MAVERICK

8 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen New York Times, April 26, 2026

Letter pattern

MAVERICK

Starts with M, ends with K · 8 letters

Clues that lead to MAVERICK

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Independent thinker8New York TimesApr 26, 2026 Unorthodox8Evening StandardMar 15, 2024 "Top Gun: ___," 2022 film starring Tom Cruise that is a sequel to a 1986 film8Daily ThemedDec 29, 2022

About MAVERICK in crosswords

MAVERICK is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Independent thinker” in the New York Times crossword on April 26, 2026.

Other 8-letter answers

GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state GULLIVERSwift traveller ADJACENTContiguous TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5) BEDCHECKCurfew inspection NEDROREM“Air Music” composer JOSTLINGFraction outside of second, swimmer pushing hard? (8) HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8) CROSSBARGoal part TEDTALKSStreamed lectures TAKESOFFGets airborne REPARTEEWitty retort PONYTAILScrunchied hairstyle

Every appearance of MAVERICK (4)

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Apr 26, 2026

Independent thinker · New York Times · 15 Down

Mar 15, 2024

Unorthodox · Evening Standard · 31 Down

Dec 29, 2022

"Top Gun: ___," 2022 film starring Tom Cruise that is a sequel to a 1986 film · Daily Themed · 49 Across

Feb 16, 2018

Unorthodox · Evening Standard · 31 Down