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Adequate Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 06/03/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
about average; acceptable; "more than adequate as a secretary" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
EQUAL, ENOUGH, DECENT
Hint 3: Best answers
ENOUGH, ALLRIGHT, PASSABLE

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Adequate with 5 letters (1)

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EQUAL5

Adequate with 6 letters (2)

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ENOUGH6
DECENT6

Adequate with 8 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ALLRIGHT8
PASSABLE8

Adequate with 9 letters (1)

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TOLERABLE9

Adequate with 10 letters (1)

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SUFFICIENT10

Adequate with 11 letters (1)

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UP TO SCRATCH11

Adequate with 12 letters (1)

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SATISFACTORY12

Adequate with 14 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
FAIR TO MIDDLING14

Synonyms for Adequate

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What's the best solution for Adequate?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Adequate is ENOUGH. Other possible answers include ALLRIGHT, PASSABLE, SATISFACTORY, SUFFICIENT, UP TO SCRATCH, decent, equal, fair to middling, among others.

How many solutions are there for Adequate?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Adequate.

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What is another word for Adequate?

We list 6 synonyms related to Adequate. Common alternatives include EQUAL, DECENT, ENOUGH, PASSABLE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Adequate?

Clues like Adequate often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent Inquisitor, The Sunday Times Mephisto, Daily Mail Cryptic, The Independent, Financial Times Daily, among others.


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