Crossword clue

Careless crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Careless”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is SLOPPY.

Top answer SLOPPY 6 letters · Lacking care or effort

All answers for “Careless”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
LAX 3 Not strict or careful enough
4-letter answers
RASH 4 Acting without thought
5-letter answers
SLACK 5 Lazy and negligent
6-letter answers
SLOPPY Best match 6 Lacking care or effort
REMISS 6 Neglectful of duty
CASUAL 6 Done without much attention
UNWARY 6 Not cautious
8-letter answers
SLAPDASH 8 Done hastily and without care
HEEDLESS 8 Paying no attention
SLIPSHOD 8 Lacking care and organisation
RECKLESS 8 Indifferent to danger
CAVALIER 8 Offhand and unconcerned
9-letter answers
NEGLIGENT 9 Failing to take proper care
10-letter answers
INSOUCIANT 10 Free from worry; unconcerned
11-letter answers
THOUGHTLESS 11 Not considering consequences
INATTENTIVE 11 Not paying attention

What does “Careless” mean?

An adjective meaning not giving enough attention or thought to avoiding mistakes or harm. In older and literary use it can also mean free from worry.

Solving tip

LAX is the three-letter answer, with SLOPPY and REMISS at six. SLAPDASH and SLIPSHOD both fit eight letters and begin with the same two letters, so check the later crossings.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is SLOPPY (6 letters) — Lacking care or effort. Other common answers are REMISS (6), LAX (3), SLAPDASH (8), NEGLIGENT (9).

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

Answers to "Careless" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.