OPERATIVE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 208 solutions for 'OPERATIVE' with 2 to 24 letters.

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Definition of operative

being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system"; effective; producing a desired effect; "the operative word"

Anagrams of operative

EVAPORITE

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Solution AGENT is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution AGENT is 5 letters long. We have 19 further solutions of the same word length.

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There are 208 solutions. The longest is COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENT with 24 letters, and the shortest is GO with 2 letters.

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Solutions are between 2 and 24 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘OPERATIVE’

Clue	Answers

American Operative	11
CIA OPERATIVE	10
FBI operatives	4
DEA operative	4
Operatives	3
F.B.I. operative	3
undercover operative	3
No longer operative	2
C.I.A. operatives	2
Soviet cooperative	1
Preoperative delivery of old	1
Preoperative anesthetic of old	1
Org. with operatives	1
Operatives' org.	1
Operative's employer	1
Not operative	1
Not exciting; cooperative	1
AA or RAC operative	1
Latent, inoperative	1
FBI operative	1

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

Clue	Answer

Being in force (9)	operative