Crossword answer
SPELLS
6 letters · Used for 11 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 18, 2026
Letter pattern
SPELLS
Clues that lead to SPELLS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Incantations6The IndependentSep 18, 2026
Brief periods6New York TimesJul 31, 2026
Trances6Thomas JosephJun 26, 2026
Hexes6Eugene ShefferJan 17, 2026
Witch's hexes6NewsdayJan 12, 2026
Competes in a bee6NewsdayNov 3, 2025
Wizard's work6NewsdayJan 12, 2025
Names the various characters in6Evening StandardMay 19, 2023
To the reader, means “indeterminate periods of time”6Evening StandardJan 13, 2023
Of magical bowling?6Evening StandardOct 10, 2022
Clearly indicates witchcraft6Evening StandardFeb 8, 2019
About SPELLS in crosswords
SPELLS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 11 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Incantations” in the The Independent crossword on September 18, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ENABLEEmpower
ENCASEPlace in a crate
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
INDENTSet right?
ERRANTOff-target
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SLEEPYDrowsy
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
LEADER__ of the pack
ASSUCHIn itself, donkey considerably missing mule, at first (2,4)
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
REFORMImprove
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
Every appearance of SPELLS (16)
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Sep 18, 2026
Incantations · The Independent · 24 Across
Jul 31, 2026
Brief periods · New York Times · 42 Down
Jun 26, 2026
Trances · Thomas Joseph · 32 Down
Jan 17, 2026
Hexes · Eugene Sheffer · 56 Across
Jan 12, 2026
Witch's hexes · Newsday · Down
Nov 3, 2025
Competes in a bee · Newsday · Down
Jan 12, 2025
Wizard's work · Newsday · Down
Aug 30, 2024
Hexes · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Jun 7, 2023
Hexes · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
May 19, 2023
Names the various characters in · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jan 13, 2023
To the reader, means “indeterminate periods of time” · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Nov 15, 2022
Hexes · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Oct 10, 2022
Of magical bowling? · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Feb 8, 2019
Clearly indicates witchcraft · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jun 15, 2018
Names the various characters in · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Feb 23, 2018
To the reader, means “indeterminate periods of time” · Evening Standard · 33 Down