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Submissive Crossword Clue
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Crossword clue last updated: 16/10/2026
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Hint 1: Meaning
abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; "slavish devotion to her job ruled her life"; "a slavish yes-man to the party bosses"- S.H.Adams; "she has become submissive and subservient" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
MEEK, DOCILE, SERVILE
Hint 3: Best answers
MEEK, OBEDIENT, DOCILE
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What's the best solution for Submissive?
The most likely answer for the crossword clue Submissive is MEEK. Other possible answers include OBEDIENT, DOCILE, RESIGNED, YIELDING, SERVILE, PASSIVE, slavish, subservient.
How many solutions are there for Submissive?
We have found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue Submissive.
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What is another word for Submissive?
We list 2 synonyms related to Submissive. Common alternatives include SLAVISH, SUBSERVIENT.
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Clues like Submissive often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Mail on Sunday, The Independent Inquisitor, The Guardian Genius, Sunday Mirror, The Sun Coffee Time, among others.
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