Crossword clue
Prominent crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Prominent”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is NOTABLE.
All answers for “Prominent”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BIG | 3 | Important, in informal use |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| NOTED | 5 | Well known |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| FAMOUS | 6 | Known to many people |
| MARKED | 6 | Clearly noticeable |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| NOTABLE Best match | 7 | Worthy of attention |
| EMINENT | 7 | Distinguished in a field |
| LEADING | 7 | Most important |
| SALIENT | 7 | Most noticeable, or projecting |
| JUTTING | 7 | Sticking out |
| OBVIOUS | 7 | Plain to see |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| STRIKING | 8 | Catching the eye |
| RENOWNED | 8 | Widely acclaimed |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PROTRUDING | 10 | Projecting outwards |
| CELEBRATED | 10 | Much praised and famous |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| CONSPICUOUS | 11 | Easily seen |
| OUTSTANDING | 11 | Standing out from the rest |
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What does “Prominent” mean?
An adjective with a figurative and a literal sense: important or well known (a prominent politician), and standing out physically, either by projecting (a prominent chin) or by being easy to see.
Solving tip
NOTED, NOTABLE and EMINENT cover the 'well-known' sense at five, seven and seven letters; JUTTING and PROTRUDING fit the physical one. SALIENT works for both.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Prominent"?
The most likely answer is NOTABLE (7 letters) — Worthy of attention. Other common answers are EMINENT (7), NOTED (5), LEADING (7), FAMOUS (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Prominent"?
Answers to "Prominent" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.