Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a worker who makes or adds the top to something • a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.) • the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others • an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before • a woman's short coat • a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur | ||||
| 26% | 10 | Executioner's action | ||
verb • cut the head of | ||||
| 26% | 12 | Executioner's act | ||
noun • execution by cutting off the victim's head • killing by cutting off the head | ||||
Headgear For Executioner
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TOPPER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TOPPER
Updated: September 1, 2025
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Gets flustered describing feature in engraver's worksAt no point has Republican exhibited earlier courage
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Cryptic03 Apr 2025 | Across 28 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | "The Mikado" executioner
New York Times -
16 Dec 1990 | New York Times / 16 Dec 1990 |
2 | Agrippina's executioner
New York Times -
02 Nov 1992 | New York Times / 02 Nov 1992 |
3 | Cleo's "executioner"
New York Times -
22 Oct 1991 | New York Times / 22 Oct 1991 |
4 | Executioner's action | |
5 | Executioner in "The Mikado"
New York Times -
02 Jul 1989 | New York Times / 02 Jul 1989 |
6 | G. & S. executioner
New York Times -
12 Mar 1989 | New York Times / 12 Mar 1989 |
7 | Her executioner was an expert swordsman |
Similar Clues With The Same Answers
Hat for Cosmo?
Hopalong Cassidy's horse
Silk hat
Formal headwear
Formal hat, informally
High hat
Hat for formal occasions
Boozer grabbing soft hat
Hat, good sort
Drunkard clutching soft hat
Hopalong Cassidy's horse
Silk hat
Formal headwear
Formal hat, informally
High hat
Hat for formal occasions
Boozer grabbing soft hat
Hat, good sort
Drunkard clutching soft hat
Type of hat (informal)
Excellent fellow, poor driver?
Page wearing drunkard's hat
Finisher, not starter? That's very good!
Formal headgear (inf.)
Drunk with added power — it goes to one's head
Informal name for the hat depicted in miniature as one of the iconic charm-like pieces in Monopoly
Prince wearing drunkard's hat
Drunkard pinching papa's hat
Excellent fellow, poor driver?
Page wearing drunkard's hat
Finisher, not starter? That's very good!
Formal headgear (inf.)
Drunk with added power — it goes to one's head
Informal name for the hat depicted in miniature as one of the iconic charm-like pieces in Monopoly
Prince wearing drunkard's hat
Drunkard pinching papa's hat