Crossword clue

Candid crossword clue

We have 15 answers for the clue “Candid”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is FRANK.

Top answer FRANK 5 letters · Honest and direct

All answers for “Candid”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
OPEN 4 Not concealing thoughts
5-letter answers
FRANK Best match 5 Honest and direct
BLUNT 5 Uncompromisingly direct
PLAIN 5 Clear and outspoken
6-letter answers
HONEST 6 Truthful and sincere
DIRECT 6 Straightforward in speech
7-letter answers
SINCERE 7 Free from pretence
UPFRONT 7 Frank and open, informal
UNPOSED 7 Taken informally, of a photo
ARTLESS 7 Without guile
8-letter answers
TRUTHFUL 8 Telling the truth
STRAIGHT 8 Honest and direct
INFORMAL 8 Relaxed and unposed
9-letter answers
OUTSPOKEN 9 Frank in stating opinions
10-letter answers
FORTHRIGHT 10 Direct and outspoken

What does “Candid” mean?

Candid means truthful and straightforward, frank even when the truth is unwelcome. It also describes a photograph taken informally, without the subject posing.

Solving tip

FRANK, OPEN and HONEST are the main answers. For the photography sense try UNPOSED or INFORMAL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Candid"?

The most likely answer is FRANK (5 letters) — Honest and direct. Other common answers are OPEN (4), HONEST (6), BLUNT (5), DIRECT (6).

How many letters are in the answer to "Candid"?

Answers to "Candid" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.