Contrive Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Contrive?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Contrive is BREW. Other possible answers include ENGINEER, MANOEUVRE, DEVISE, cast, casted, casting, casts, contrived, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Contrive?

We have found 47 possible answers for the crossword clue Contrive.

Q: What is another word for Contrive?

We list 44 synonyms related to Contrive. Common alternatives include CAST, PLAN, CASTS, FORGE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Contrive?

Clues like Contrive often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Mail on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph Daily, Financial Times Polymath, The Times Specialist, The Observer Azed, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 20/10/2022

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Hint 1: Meaning

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

BREW, CAST, PLAN

Hint 3: Best answers

BREW, ENGINEER, MANOEUVRE

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Best answers for Contrive

All 47 answers for Contrive

Contrive with 4 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
BREW	4
CAST	4
PLAN	4

Contrive with 5 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
CASTS	5
FORGE	5
PLANS	5
THREW	5
THROW	5

Contrive with 6 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
DEVISE	6
CASTED	6
DESIGN	6
FORGED	6
FORGES	6
INVENT	6
THROWN	6
THROWS	6

Contrive with 7 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
CASTING	7
DESIGNS	7
DEVISED	7
DEVISES	7
FORGING	7
INVENTS	7
PLANNED	7
PROJECT	7

Contrive with 8 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
ENGINEER	8
DESIGNED	8
DEVISING	8
INVENTED	8
PLANNING	8
PROJECTS	8
THROWING	8

Contrive with 9 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
MANOEUVRE	9
CONTRIVED	9
CONTRIVES	9
DESIGNING	9
FORMULATE	9
INVENTING	9
PROJECTED	9

Contrive with 10 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
CONTRIVING	10
EXCOGITATE	10
FORMULATED	10
FORMULATES	10
PROJECTING	10

Contrive with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
EXCOGITATED	11
EXCOGITATES	11
FORMULATING	11

Contrive with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
EXCOGITATING	12

Synonyms for Contrive

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EXCOGITATING

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What's the best solution for Contrive?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Contrive is BREW. Other possible answers include ENGINEER, MANOEUVRE, DEVISE, cast, casted, casting, casts, contrived, among others.

How many solutions are there for Contrive?

We have found 47 possible answers for the crossword clue Contrive.

How do I find a solution for Contrive?

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What is another word for Contrive?

We list 44 synonyms related to Contrive. Common alternatives include CAST, PLAN, CASTS, FORGE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Contrive?

Clues like Contrive often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Mail on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph Daily, Financial Times Polymath, The Times Specialist, The Observer Azed, among others.

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