Words used informally (5) Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Words used informally (5) last seen in Guardian Quick puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SLANG.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Words used informally (5):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLANG Words used informally (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Sep 1, 2026
11% TERSE Using few words (5) Newsday Oct 20, 2026
11% THAN Word used in comparisons (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 10, 2026
10% PEC Muscle used in a dumbbell bench press, informally (3) New York Times Nov 2, 2026
10% ALIMONY US word for maintenance payments (7) The Times Concise Oct 31, 2026
10% NOTIFY Inform (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 17, 2026
10% SHOO Word used to frighten away birds (4)
10% DOB Inform on, with "in" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 10, 2026
10% SESH Word after jam or makeout, informally (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 3, 2026
10% CANDY US word for sweets (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 23, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Guardian Quick puzzle

Words used informally (5) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Words used informally (5). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is SLANG.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Words used informally (5).