Crossword clue
Abstract crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Abstract”, from 5–13 letters. The most likely answer is SUMMARY.
All answers for “Abstract”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5-letter answers | ||
| IDEAL | 5 | Existing only in the mind |
| STEAL | 5 | To take, in the euphemistic sense |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| PRECIS | 6 | Concise summary |
| DIGEST | 6 | Condensed version, or to condense |
| RESUME | 6 | Summary, from the French |
| REMOVE | 6 | To take away |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SUMMARY Best match | 7 | Short account of a longer text |
| OUTLINE | 7 | Summary of the main points |
| EXTRACT | 7 | To take out or draw off |
| EPITOME | 7 | Brief summary of a written work |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| NOTIONAL | 8 | Existing only as an idea |
| SYNOPSIS | 8 | Brief outline of a work |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| CONCEPTUAL | 10 | Relating to ideas |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| THEORETICAL | 11 | Existing in thought, not practice |
| ABRIDGEMENT | 11 | Shortened version of a text |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| NON-FIGURATIVE | 13 | Not representational, of art |
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What does “Abstract” mean?
Three parts of speech are possible. The adjective means existing as an idea rather than a concrete thing, or describes non-representational art; the noun is a short summary of a paper or document; the verb means to remove or extract, to summarise, or, euphemistically, to steal.
Solving tip
Check the crossing letters to decide between an adjective (THEORETICAL, NOTIONAL), a noun (SUMMARY, PRECIS) and a verb (REMOVE, EXTRACT). DIGEST and OUTLINE serve as both noun and verb.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Abstract"?
The most likely answer is SUMMARY (7 letters) — Short account of a longer text. Other common answers are THEORETICAL (11), CONCEPTUAL (10), PRECIS (6), NOTIONAL (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Abstract"?
Answers to "Abstract" range from 5–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.