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Dexterous Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 08/08/2025

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Hint 1: Meaning
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face"; "dexterous of hand and inventive of mind"
Hint 2: Synonyms
DEFT, ADEPT, ADROIT
Hint 3: Best answers
ADEPT, ADROIT, DEFT

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Best answers for Dexterous

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All 5 answers for Dexterous

Dexterous with 4 letters (1)

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DEFT4

Dexterous with 5 letters (1)

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ADEPT5

Dexterous with 6 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ADROIT6
ARTFUL6

Dexterous with 8 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
DEXTROUS8

Synonyms for Dexterous

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What's the best solution for Dexterous?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Dexterous is ADEPT. Other possible answers include ADROIT, DEFT, ARTFUL, dextrous.

How many solutions are there for Dexterous?

We have found 5 possible answers for the crossword clue Dexterous.

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What is another word for Dexterous?

We list 2 synonyms related to Dexterous. Common alternatives include DEFT, DEXTROUS.

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Clues like Dexterous often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, The Times Quick Cryptic, Daily Star, The Sunday Times, The Guardian Quiptic, among others.


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