Crossword clue
Departure crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Departure”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is EXIT.
All answers for “Departure”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| EXIT Best match | 4 | Act of going out |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| GOING | 5 | Act of leaving a place |
| SHIFT | 5 | Change in approach |
| DEATH | 5 | Leaving of this life |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| EXODUS | 6 | Mass leaving of people |
| EGRESS | 6 | Action of going out |
| DEMISE | 6 | Death, formally |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| LEAVING | 7 | Act of going away |
| PARTING | 7 | Leaving of one person by another |
| RETREAT | 7 | Withdrawal from a position |
| TAKEOFF | 7 | Departure of an aircraft |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| DEVIATION | 9 | Turning away from the norm |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| WITHDRAWAL | 10 | Act of pulling out |
| DIVERGENCE | 10 | Move away from a standard |
| DIGRESSION | 10 | Straying from the main subject |
| INNOVATION | 10 | New course, as in a new departure |
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What does “Departure” mean?
A noun for the act of leaving, especially at the start of a journey. It also means a change from what is usual or expected, and is sometimes a euphemism for death.
Solving tip
EXIT, GOING and LEAVING cover the plain sense. If the clue speaks of a departure 'from' a norm or tradition, look at DEVIATION, DIVERGENCE or SHIFT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Departure"?
The most likely answer is EXIT (4 letters) — Act of going out. Other common answers are LEAVING (7), GOING (5), EXODUS (6), EGRESS (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Departure"?
Answers to "Departure" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.