The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FAMED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Widely known crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FAMED | 60 % | 5 |
| NOTED | 30 % | 5 |
| FAMOUS | 5 % | 6 |
| FARFAMED | 5 % | 8 |
Why may FAMOUS be the right solution?
The word "famous" means widely known or recognized, making it an appropriate answer for the clue "widely known".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Widely known
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- well known
- popularly
- common knowledge
- widespread
- popular
- commonly
- familiar with
- best known
- popularized
- popularised
- world famous
- popularity
Crossword Answer definitions
FAMED adjective- Having fame; famous or noted.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result FAMED
- Celebrated
- Eminent
- In "Who's Who," perhaps
- Well-known
- Renowned
- Illustrious
- Prominent
- World-renowned
- Widely known
- Renowned.
More clues leading to the result NOTED
- Renowned
- Illustrious
- Made mention of
- Well-known
- Famous
- Paid attention to
- "Copy that"
- Prominent
- Observed
- Eminent
More clues leading to the result FAMOUS
- With 50A, cookie man
- Well-known
- Having celebrity
- Known all over
- Distinguished
- Illustrious
- Like many a red carpet stroller
- Noted
- Very well known
- Very well-known