Crossword answer
PADDING
7 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Independent, April 15, 2026
Letter pattern
PADDING
Clues that lead to PADDING
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Bear, having lost weight, treading softly7The IndependentApr 15, 2026
In pain, somehow did provide the extra writing7Evening StandardNov 29, 2024
In pain, did stagger when walking7Evening StandardNov 1, 2024
Putting more on the page: bulking out the story7Evening StandardJun 3, 2022
About PADDING in crosswords
PADDING is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Bear, having lost weight, treading softly” in the The Independent crossword on April 15, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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PRESUMETake for granted
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ANALOGSChemical substances with similar structures
ELECTORPerson discussed in Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution
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CONIFERPine, for one
RESPECTVenerate
Every appearance of PADDING (5)
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Apr 15, 2026
Bear, having lost weight, treading softly · The Independent · 14 Across
Nov 29, 2024
In pain, somehow did provide the extra writing · Evening Standard · 29 Down
Nov 1, 2024
In pain, did stagger when walking · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Jun 3, 2022
Putting more on the page: bulking out the story · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Nov 22, 2019
In pain, did stagger when walking · Evening Standard · 34 Down