Crossword answer
MERCIFUL
8 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Sun, May 23, 2026
Letter pattern
MERCIFUL
Clues that lead to MERCIFUL
Most recent firstAbout MERCIFUL in crosswords
MERCIFUL is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Forgiving (8)” in the The Sun crossword on May 23, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
ORATORIOOne making a speech at Number Ten - to music
CITATIONBibliography listing
VIRGINALAncient poet stuck with an unusually old keyboard
ECHIDNASOnly egg-laying mammals besides platypuses
IDARESAY"Seems to me..."
OLDFRUITDear fellow died in our lift, putting that out of order
ASGOODASVirtually
OPENPLANLike an office designed for collaboration
RASPUTINInfamous Russian mystic
CHANCEITTake a risk
FRONTIERBorder
PRETASTEEarly sample
ACADEMIADark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)
MRSCLAUSArctic cookiemaker
Every appearance of MERCIFUL (4)
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May 23, 2026
Forgiving (8) · The Sun · 3 Down
May 23, 2026
Lucifer strangely supporting millions, being compassionate (8) · The Sun · 3 Down
May 22, 2023
Compassionate · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jul 17, 2020
Clement · Evening Standard · 31 Down