Crossword answer
OPENINGS
8 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 10, 2026
Letter pattern
OPENINGS
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Most recent firstAbout OPENINGS in crosswords
OPENINGS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Bendy pens go in holes” in the The Independent crossword on September 10, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
REDCROSSIs humanitarian, but makes a leftist angry
OBSESSESGets really mentally stuck on something
STRIPPEDPeeled
SCHMALTZSentimentality (8)
FURLOUGHLeave coat by Irish lake
ESTIMATEGuess teatimes at work (8)
INSECRETSurreptitiously deleting note would not be cricket? Actually it would (2,6)
ESPRESSOStrong coffee
RULEDOUTVoiced concern after order is dismissed (5,3)
ENTREATYRequest to dine in foyer
CRIMINALLawbreaker
TOMAHAWKName a warlike fellow's weapon
OMELETTEEgg-based dish
PACKAGESAmazon deliveries
Every appearance of OPENINGS (5)
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Sep 10, 2026
Bendy pens go in holes · The Independent · 16 Down
May 12, 2025
In which to start work (or play) · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Mar 17, 2022
Opportunities to get started · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Jan 24, 2019
In which to start work (or play) · Evening Standard · 35 Across
May 24, 2018
Job opportunities for beginners? · Evening Standard · 7 Across