Crossword answer
RIGHTEOUS
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 20, 2026
Letter pattern
RIGHTEOUS
Clues that lead to RIGHTEOUS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Supporting justice is tougher, unfortunately9The IndependentFeb 20, 2026
The ___ Brothers were the musical duo Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield9The IndependentAug 16, 2025
Morally justifiable9The IndependentJul 23, 2025
Moral confusion of huge riots9The IndependentMay 16, 2024
About RIGHTEOUS in crosswords
RIGHTEOUS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Supporting justice is tougher, unfortunately” in the The Independent crossword on February 20, 2026.
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Every appearance of RIGHTEOUS (4)
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Feb 20, 2026
Supporting justice is tougher, unfortunately · The Independent · 14 Down
Aug 16, 2025
The ___ Brothers were the musical duo Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield · The Independent · 23 Down
Jul 23, 2025
Morally justifiable · The Independent · 10 Down
May 16, 2024
Moral confusion of huge riots · The Independent · 17 Down