Crossword answer
PROFICIENT
10 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 13, 2026
Letter pattern
PROFICIENT
Clues that lead to PROFICIENT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Skilled10Daily ExpressAug 13, 2026
Adept10Evening StandardMar 18, 2022
Skilful10Evening StandardDec 20, 2019
About PROFICIENT in crosswords
PROFICIENT is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Skilled” in the Daily Express crossword on August 13, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
CONTAGIOUSLike laughter, sometimes
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ISLEOFDOGSReportedly, I adore residents of Battersea, part of London
SETTOMUSICNoted work?
SOMEPEOPLE"Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?
BEAUTYMARKEnhancing "blemish" (3x)
GARDENHOSEKid’s knocked over shed one rebuilt – a wind-up for the horticulturalist? (6,4)
EMANCIPATEEuropean chap worried about withdrawn photo's release
KOOKABURRAThis bird sits in the old gum tree (10)
BROOMSTICKWitch carrier (10)
ENANTIOMERAwkwardly mention ear — it's one of a pair, the mirror image of the other
ALASKAROLLSushi bite topped with salmon
FILMRIGHTSI left medium scare about second permission to shoot
NEWSLETTERNovel by small character in bulletin
Every appearance of PROFICIENT (6)
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Aug 13, 2026
Skilled · Daily Express · 12 Across
Sep 13, 2024
Skilled · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 18, 2022
Adept · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Oct 8, 2021
Skilled · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Dec 20, 2019
Skilful · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Jul 20, 2018
Skilled · Evening Standard · 25 Down