Crossword answer

PLAINTIVE

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Sun, July 28, 2026

Letter pattern

PLAINTIVE

Starts with P, ends with E · 9 letters

Clues that lead to PLAINTIVE

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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