Recent Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Recent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Recent is LATE. Other possible answers include NEW, Holocene, Holocene epoch, Recent epoch.

Q: How many solutions are there for Recent?

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

Q: What is another word for Recent?

We list 4 synonyms related to Recent. Common alternatives include LATE, HOLOCENE, RECENT EPOCH, HOLOCENE EPOCH.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Recent?

Clues like Recent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Prize, The Sun Two Speed, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph GK, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 03/03/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

approximately the last 10,000 years .

Hint 2: Synonyms

NEW, LATE, HOLOCENE

Hint 3: Best answers

LATE, NEW, HOLOCENE

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Best answers for Recent

3 letters

4 letters

LATE

All 5 answers for Recent

Recent with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
NEW	3

Recent with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
LATE	4

Recent with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HOLOCENE	8

Recent with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
RECENT EPOCH	11

Recent with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HOLOCENE EPOCH	13

Synonyms for Recent

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What's the best solution for Recent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Recent is LATE. Other possible answers include NEW, Holocene, Holocene epoch, Recent epoch.

How many solutions are there for Recent?

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

How do I find a solution for Recent?

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What is another word for Recent?

We list 4 synonyms related to Recent. Common alternatives include LATE, HOLOCENE, RECENT EPOCH, HOLOCENE EPOCH.

Which crosswords feature clues like Recent?

Clues like Recent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Prize, The Sun Two Speed, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph GK, among others.

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