DEFT Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 105 solutions for 'DEFT' with 3 to 13 letters.

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Definition of deft

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

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There are 105 solutions. The longest is AUTHORITATIVE with 13 letters, and the shortest is APT with 3 letters.

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Solutions are between 3 and 13 letters long.

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Clue	Answers

Deftness	88
DEFTLY executed	11
Handles deftly	3
Handles deftly, as a baton	2
In a deft manner	2
Deft touch	1
Deftly seize	1
Deftness (of hand)	1
Seize quickly and deftly	1
With deftness	1
Dodge deftly	1
Deft tennis shots	1
Deft and active	1
With a deft touch	1
Mentally deft	1
Made a deft turn	1
Handle deftly	1
Deftly takes	1
Deftly escape from	1
Deftly done	1

‘DEFT’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DEFT’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Quick and dexterous (4)	deft
Quick and skillful (4)
Clever in movement (4)
Like a magician's hands (4)
Nimble-fingered (4)
Quick and neatly skilful (4)
Hardly all thumbs (4)