Principal Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Principal?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Principal is STAR. Other possible answers include ARCH, MAIN, HEAD, CHIEF, DOMINANT, LEADING, HEADMASTER, corpora, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Principal?

We have found 22 possible answers for the crossword clue Principal.

Q: What is another word for Principal?

We list 18 synonyms related to Principal. Common alternatives include HEAD, LEAD, MAIN, STAR.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Principal?

Clues like Principal often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, Daily Star, The Guardian Quiptic, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Prize, among others.

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These include 8 published crossword answers plus related synonyms.

Crossword clue last updated: 01/11/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement .

Hint 2: Synonyms

STAR, ARCH, MAIN

Hint 3: Best answers

STAR, ARCH, MAIN

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Best answers for Principal

4 letters

5 letters

CHIEF

7 letters

LEADING

All 22 answers for Principal

Principal with 4 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
STAR	4
ARCH	4
MAIN	4
HEAD	4
LEAD	4

Principal with 5 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CHIEF	5
HEADS	5
LEADS	5
STARS	5

Principal with 6 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
CORPUS	6
DEALER	6
MASTER	6

Principal with 7 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
LEADING	7
CORPORA	7
DEALERS	7
PRIMARY	7

Principal with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DOMINANT	8

Principal with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
HEADMASTER	10
PRINCIPALS	10

Principal with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HEAD TEACHER	11

Principal with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PRINCIPAL SUM	12

Principal with 15 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL	15

Synonyms for Principal

We found 18 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Principal?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Principal is STAR. Other possible answers include ARCH, MAIN, HEAD, CHIEF, DOMINANT, LEADING, HEADMASTER, corpora, among others.

How many solutions are there for Principal?

We have found 22 possible answers for the crossword clue Principal.

How do I find a solution for Principal?

Use the length filters to match the number of squares in your grid, then type any letters you already have into the solver. You can also browse every listed answer below, or try a similar clue if this wording is slightly different.

What is another word for Principal?

We list 18 synonyms related to Principal. Common alternatives include HEAD, LEAD, MAIN, STAR.

Which crosswords feature clues like Principal?

Clues like Principal often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, Daily Star, The Guardian Quiptic, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Prize, among others.

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