Crossword answer
SMOTHER
7 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen The Independent, June 13, 2026
Letter pattern
SMOTHER
Clues that lead to SMOTHER
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Suffocate7The IndependentJun 13, 2026
Suffocate (7)7The SunMar 15, 2026
Overwhelm nurse supporting son (7)7The SunMar 15, 2026
Stifle7Evening StandardOct 14, 2025
Hide the snuff?7Evening StandardAug 13, 2024
Give more than generous cover7Evening StandardSep 4, 2023
Provide generous cover for distracted mothers7Evening StandardFeb 20, 2023
About SMOTHER in crosswords
SMOTHER is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Suffocate” in the The Independent crossword on June 13, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MALAYAN__ bear: Southeast Asian forest dweller
EMOTIVEDelicate (7)
CONFIRMProve bit of negligence in two companies
SIGNALSLeft and right turn indicators, e.g.
SMOKINGFamily stopping small cat doing unhealthy activity
JUGULARDescribing a vessel – whimsically or not? (7)
MRSLATEFred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry
ENSUREDAscertained
IASKYOUA burden for a Titan in debt – Lord have mercy! (1,3,3)
SORCERYMagic
GREATERMore extensive
ELLAGICRelating to acid derived from gall nuts put into melting ice
ECUADORCountry in South America – road cue (anag) (7)
ONAROLLExperiencing continuous streak of good luck (2,1,4)
Every appearance of SMOTHER (24)
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Jun 13, 2026
Suffocate · The Independent · 11 Down
Mar 15, 2026
Suffocate (7) · The Sun · 12 Down
Mar 15, 2026
Overwhelm nurse supporting son (7) · The Sun · 12 Down
Oct 14, 2025
Stifle · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Aug 13, 2024
Hide the snuff? · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jul 22, 2024
Suffocate · The Independent · 12 Down
May 23, 2024
Stifle · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Mar 1, 2024
Suffocate · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jan 12, 2024
Suffocate · The Independent · 12 Across
Dec 11, 2023
Stifle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Sep 11, 2023
Stifle · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Sep 4, 2023
Give more than generous cover · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Feb 20, 2023
Provide generous cover for distracted mothers · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Feb 20, 2023
Stifle · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Dec 12, 2022
Stifle · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Sep 21, 2022
Stifle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 15, 2022
Stifle · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 27, 2022
Stifle · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Mar 30, 2020
Stifle · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Aug 13, 2019
Hide the snuff? · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Jun 11, 2019
Suffocate · Evening Standard · 26 Across
May 14, 2019
Stifle · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Mar 13, 2018
Stifle · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Feb 2, 2018
Suffocate · Evening Standard · 18 Across