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An old word for "like a boy" that, by the late 17th century, came to mean childish, silly or trifling (7) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUERILE An old word for "like a boy" that, by the late 17th century, came to mean childish, silly or trifling (7) | (7) | ||
| 5% | PEPYS 17th-century English diarist (5) | (5) | The Sun Mini | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 5% | LUCAGIORDANO Leading Neapolitan painter of the late 17th century [2021] | (12) | Premier Sunday | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | LOO 17th century card game | (3) | ||
| 4% | CAPITALLETTERS WORDS LIKE THIS | (14) | Newsday | Mar 29, 2026 |
| 4% | GAG Silly prank | (3) | LA Times Daily | Mar 29, 2026 |
| 4% | DAFT Silly | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 28, 2026 |
| 4% | MOB Masculine old boy in violent crowd | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 4% | TARDY Late | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 4% | TWIT Silly sort | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 22, 2026 |
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