Crossword answer
SPADES
6 letters · Used for 18 different clues · 31 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, September 28, 2026
Letter pattern
SPADES
Clues that lead to SPADES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
A black suit6Evening StandardSep 28, 2026
One quarter of a deck (6)6The GuardianAug 11, 2026
The highest ranking of the four suits in bridge6The IndependentJul 18, 2026
Small shovels6LA TimesJul 8, 2026
Suit designer passed6The IndependentMay 26, 2026
Euros accepted by special advisors in Westminster – they help dig up dirt6The IndependentMay 4, 2026
Top suit in bridge6NewsdayFeb 15, 2026
Abundance, in a phrase6NewsdayJan 24, 2026
Gardening suit?6Evening StandardNov 12, 2025
Suspicion of student clerics stealing rector's suit6The IndependentSep 22, 2025
Card suit6The IndependentAug 30, 2025
Emphatically not wearing a suit6The IndependentJun 12, 2025
Black card suit6NewsdayMar 18, 2025
Suit apt to show the dirt?6Evening StandardOct 22, 2024
Suit in which a bit of padding is used6Evening StandardJul 17, 2024
Suit spring brides get a fifty per cent cut on6Evening StandardMar 17, 2023
Black suit in a deck of cards6Daily ThemedJan 10, 2023
In ___, term originating through card games that means to have in a great amount6Daily ThemedOct 14, 2022
About SPADES in crosswords
SPADES is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 31 times in our database across 18 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A black suit” in the Evening Standard crossword on September 28, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
REFORMImprove
INDENTSet right?
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ERRANTOff-target
STEERSTakes the helm
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
SLEEPYDrowsy
Every appearance of SPADES (31)
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Sep 28, 2026
A black suit · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Aug 11, 2026
One quarter of a deck (6) · The Guardian · 4 Across
Jul 18, 2026
The highest ranking of the four suits in bridge · The Independent · 3 Down
Jul 8, 2026
Small shovels · LA Times · Down
May 26, 2026
Suit designer passed · The Independent · 5 Down
May 4, 2026
Euros accepted by special advisors in Westminster – they help dig up dirt · The Independent · 21 Down
Feb 15, 2026
Top suit in bridge · Newsday · Down
Jan 24, 2026
Abundance, in a phrase · Newsday · Across
Nov 12, 2025
Gardening suit? · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 22, 2025
Suspicion of student clerics stealing rector's suit · The Independent · 29 Across
Aug 30, 2025
Card suit · The Independent · 21 Across
Jun 12, 2025
Emphatically not wearing a suit · The Independent · 21 Down
Mar 18, 2025
Black card suit · Newsday · Down
Oct 22, 2024
Suit apt to show the dirt? · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jul 17, 2024
Suit in which a bit of padding is used · Evening Standard · 18 Down
May 16, 2024
Card suit · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Feb 2, 2024
Card suit · The Independent · 13 Across
Oct 5, 2023
Card suit · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Mar 17, 2023
Suit spring brides get a fifty per cent cut on · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Jan 10, 2023
Black suit in a deck of cards · Daily Themed · 26 Across
Dec 1, 2022
Gardening suit? · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Dec 1, 2022
Card suit · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 31, 2022
Gardening suit? · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Oct 14, 2022
In ___, term originating through card games that means to have in a great amount · Daily Themed · 8 Down
Sep 23, 2021
A black suit · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jun 2, 2020
Gardening suit? · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Oct 30, 2019
Card suit · Evening Standard · 10 Across
May 29, 2019
Card suit · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jul 26, 2018
Suit apt to show the dirt? · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Apr 13, 2018
Suit spring brides get a fifty per cent cut on · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 6, 2018
Card suit · Evening Standard · 20 Across