Crossword clue
Saying crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Saying”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is ADAGE.
All answers for “Saying”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| SAW | 3 | Old familiar saying |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| ADAGE Best match | 5 | Traditional saying expressing a truth |
| MAXIM | 5 | Concise rule of conduct |
| MOTTO | 5 | Phrase expressing a guiding principle |
| AXIOM | 5 | Statement accepted as self-evident |
| GNOME | 5 | Short statement of a general truth |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DICTUM | 6 | Formal pronouncement or saying |
| BYWORD | 6 | Proverbial expression |
| SLOGAN | 6 | Memorable catchphrase |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PROVERB | 7 | Short popular saying giving advice |
| EPIGRAM | 7 | Brief, witty remark |
| PRECEPT | 7 | Rule guiding behaviour |
| STATING | 7 | Expressing in words |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| APHORISM | 8 | Pithy observation |
| UTTERING | 8 | Speaking aloud |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| EXPRESSION | 10 | Phrase in common use |
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What does “Saying” mean?
Most often a noun: a short, well-known expression that carries advice or a general truth. It can also be the present participle of 'say', meaning speaking or stating.
Solving tip
If the answer ends in -ING, read the clue as a verb (STATING, UTTERING); otherwise look for a noun. SAW at three letters and ADAGE at five are the crossword regulars.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Saying"?
The most likely answer is ADAGE (5 letters) — Traditional saying expressing a truth. Other common answers are PROVERB (7), MAXIM (5), MOTTO (5), SAW (3).
How many letters are in the answer to "Saying"?
Answers to "Saying" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.