Crossword answer

MERCIFUL

8 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Sun, May 23, 2026

Letter pattern

MERCIFUL

Starts with M, ends with L · 8 letters

Clues that lead to MERCIFUL

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Forgiving (8)8The SunMay 23, 2026 Lucifer strangely supporting millions, being compassionate (8)8The SunMay 23, 2026 Compassionate8Eugene ShefferMay 22, 2023 Clement8Evening StandardJul 17, 2020

About 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

CAUTIOUSPrudent (8) INSPADESHow one might make bid, terribly (2,6) RUTHLESSHaving no pity (8) LOLLIPOPSomething possibly sugared in water turned up, sweet (8) BIRDCALLSwan song? TSAAGENTAirport's ID checker TEDTALKSStreamed lectures GRIDLOCKTraffic jam, standstill (8) SALESREPService promoter ANDROGENSteroid produced by the testes (8) GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? ADJACENTContiguous FOCACCIAItalian bread (8) SARAJEVOCapital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"

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