The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXEMPLARY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1981.
Illustrative crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EXEMPLARY | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Illustrative
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- demonstrative
- informative
- informatory
- instructive
- exemplifying
- enlightening
- explanatory
- demonstration
- revealing
- indicative
- designator
- significant
Crossword Answer definitions
EXEMPLARY noun- An example, or typical instance.
- A copy of a book or a piece of writing.
- Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
- Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.
- Serving as a warning; monitory.
- Providing an example or illustration.
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