Crossword answer
PLAINTIVE
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Sun, July 28, 2026
Letter pattern
PLAINTIVE
Clues that lead to PLAINTIVE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Querolous (9)9The SunJul 28, 2026
Mournful, candid setter's taking time (9)9The SunJul 28, 2026
About PLAINTIVE in crosswords
PLAINTIVE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Querolous (9)” in the The Sun crossword on July 28, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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Every appearance of PLAINTIVE (2)
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Jul 28, 2026
Querolous (9) · The Sun · 11 Down
Jul 28, 2026
Mournful, candid setter's taking time (9) · The Sun · 11 Down