Crossword clue
Biography crossword clue
We have 14 answers for the clue “Biography”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is LIFE.
All answers for “Biography”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BIO | 3 | Short form of the word |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| LIFE Best match | 4 | Written account of a person's life |
| VITA | 4 | Brief biographical summary |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| MEMOIR | 6 | Account written from personal knowledge |
| BIOPIC | 6 | Film telling someone's life |
| RECORD | 6 | Written account kept as evidence |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PROFILE | 7 | Short biographical sketch |
| HISTORY | 7 | Record of past events in a life |
| ACCOUNT | 7 | Narrative of events |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| PORTRAIT | 8 | Description of a person in words |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| LIFE STORY | 9 | Account of someone's whole life |
| CHRONICLE | 9 | Record of events in order |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| HAGIOGRAPHY | 11 | Biography that idealises its subject |
| LIFE HISTORY | 11 | Full story of a life |
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What does “Biography” mean?
A noun for an account of a person's life written by someone else, or that kind of writing as a genre. Shorter forms and near relatives such as the memoir are often accepted.
Solving tip
LIFE (4) is the classic short answer, as in 'Boswell's Life of Johnson'. BIO (3) appears when the clue hints at brevity, and MEMOIR (6) when the subject is the author.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Biography"?
The most likely answer is LIFE (4 letters) — Written account of a person's life. Other common answers are MEMOIR (6), BIO (3), PROFILE (7), LIFE STORY (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Biography"?
Answers to "Biography" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.