Crossword Answer For
Lacking intellectual substance
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 24, 2020 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Lacking intellectual substance" has 100 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 24, 2020, the highest-ranked answer is VAPID (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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100 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
VAPID
Lacking intellectual substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2020
99%
VAPID
Lacking intellectual substance
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2020
10%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
10%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
10%
HOLLOW
Lacking substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
10%
HOLLOW
Lacking substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
10%
THIN
Lacking substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2021
10%
THIN
Lacking substance
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2021
5%
MEAL
Ground substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
MEAL
Ground substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
ALKALI
High-pH substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
ALKALI
High-pH substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
CAULK
Sealing substance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
CAULK
Sealing substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
GOO
Slimy substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
GOO
Slimy substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
ACID
Low-pH substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
ACID
Low-pH substance
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
ARTSY
Overly intellectual, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
ARTSY
Overly intellectual, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
5%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
5%
BASE
High-pH substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
BASE
High-pH substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
TAR
Paving substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
TAR
Paving substance
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
GEL
Hairstyling substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
5%
GEL
Hairstyling substance
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
5%
SOAP
Cleaning substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
5%
SOAP
Cleaning substance
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
5%
GOOP
Sticky substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
5%
GOOP
Sticky substance
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
5%
FONDANT
Cake decorator's substance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
5%
FONDANT
Cake decorator's substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
5%
EXIST
Have substance
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
5%
EXIST
Have substance
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
5%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
5%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
5%
MEATY
Full of substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
5%
MEATY
Full of substance
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
5%
NEEDS
Is lacking
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
5%
NEEDS
Is lacking
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
5%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
5%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
5%
SOOT
Chimney substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
5%
SOOT
Chimney substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
5%
TREESAP
Syrupy substance
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2024
5%
TREESAP
Syrupy substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
5%
AQUA
__ regia: gold-dissolving substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
5%
AQUA
__ regia: gold-dissolving substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
5%
LSD
Trip-inducing substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
5%
LSD
Trip-inducing substance
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
5%
SILICA
Sand substance
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 7, 2023
5%
SILICA
Sand substance
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
5%
STEROID
Doping substance
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 17, 2023
5%
STEROID
Doping substance
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
5%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
5%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
5%
POISON
Deadly substance
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
5%
POISON
Deadly substance
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
5%
DRUG
Controlled substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2022
5%
DRUG
Controlled substance
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2022
5%
POSER
Someone who's all style and no substance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2022
5%
POSER
Someone who's all style and no substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2022
5%
LYE
Soapmaking substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2022
5%
LYE
Soapmaking substance
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2022
5%
INK
Blot substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2022
5%
INK
Blot substance
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2022
5%
HOTWAX
Hair removal substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2022
5%
HOTWAX
Hair removal substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2022
5%
CLAY
Pottery substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2022
5%
CLAY
Pottery substance
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2022
5%
BRAINDRAIN
Exodus of intellectual talent
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2022
5%
BRAINDRAIN
Exodus of intellectual talent
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2022
5%
LINUS
"House intellectual" in "Peanuts," per Schulz
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2022
5%
LINUS
"House intellectual" in "Peanuts," per Schulz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2022
5%
GLUE
"Krazy" substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2022
5%
GLUE
"Krazy" substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2022
5%
VENOM
Scorpion's substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2022
5%
VENOM
Scorpion's substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2022
5%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
5%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
5%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
5%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
5%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
5%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
5%
CORAL
Reef substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2021
5%
CORAL
Reef substance
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2021
5%
INNERNERD
Hidden intellectual side
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2021
5%
INNERNERD
Hidden intellectual side
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2021
5%
PATENTWAR
Dispute over intellectual property
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2021
5%
PATENTWAR
Dispute over intellectual property
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2021
5%
SADD
Org. concerned with youth substance abuse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2021
5%
SADD
Org. concerned with youth substance abuse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2021
5%
ALOE
Soothing substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2021
5%
ALOE
Soothing substance
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2021
5%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
5%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
5%
PSEUDO
Lead-in to "intellectual"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2021
5%
PSEUDO
Lead-in to "intellectual"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2021
5%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
5%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
5%
PSEUD
Ersatz intellectual
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2021
5%
PSEUD
Ersatz intellectual
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2021
5%
SAP
Tree substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2021
5%
SAP
Tree substance
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2021
5%
DYE
Hair-coloring substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2021
5%
DYE
Hair-coloring substance
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2021
5%
TOXIN
Deadly substance
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2021
5%
TOXIN
Deadly substance
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2021
5%
EAU
Seine substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2021
5%
EAU
Seine substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2021
5%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
5%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
5%
BOOR
One lacking manners
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2020
5%
BOOR
One lacking manners
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2020
5%
REAGENT
Chem lab substance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
5%
REAGENT
Chem lab substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
5%
YLEM
Primordial substance, in physics
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
5%
YLEM
Primordial substance, in physics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
5%
PLASMA
Commonly donated substance
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2020
5%
PLASMA
Commonly donated substance
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2020
5%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2020
5%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2020
5%
TALCUM
Friction-reducing substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2020
5%
TALCUM
Friction-reducing substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2020
5%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
5%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
5%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
5%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
5%
RESIN
Sticky pine substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2019
5%
RESIN
Sticky pine substance
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2019
5%
ROID
Doping scandal substance, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2019
5%
ROID
Doping scandal substance, informally
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2019
5%
NICOTINE
*Patch substance, sometimes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2019
5%
NICOTINE
*Patch substance, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2019
5%
HASNT
Is lacking
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
5%
HASNT
Is lacking
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
5%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2019
5%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2019
5%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2019
5%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
5%
RNA
Messenger substance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2019
5%
RNA
Messenger substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2019
5%
PLASM
Suffix meaning "living substance"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2018
5%
PLASM
Suffix meaning "living substance"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2018
5%
TANNIN
Red wine substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2018
5%
TANNIN
Red wine substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2018
5%
OPIOID
Sedating substance
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 29, 2018
5%
OPIOID
Sedating substance
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
5%
AGER
Antiquing substance
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 15, 2018
5%
AGER
Antiquing substance
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 15, 2018
5%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2018
5%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2018
5%
PATENTBAR
Exam for intellectual property lawyers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2018
5%
PATENTBAR
Exam for intellectual property lawyers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2018
5%
NEOPRENE
Wetsuit substance
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2018
5%
NEOPRENE
Wetsuit substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2018
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DYES
Coloring substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
DYES
Coloring substances
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
LYES
Caustic substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LYES
Caustic substances
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
LEARN
Grow intellectually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
LEARN
Grow intellectually
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
ACIDS
Low-pH substances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
ACIDS
Low-pH substances
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
OUTSMART
Get the better of, intellectually
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
OUTSMART
Get the better of, intellectually
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2024
1%
PHEROMONES
Attractive substances
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2024
1%
PHEROMONES
Attractive substances
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2024
1%
MONADS
Elementary substances
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
1%
MONADS
Elementary substances
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
1%
GOOPS
Gummy substances
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2022
1%
GOOPS
Gummy substances
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
1%
SOLUTES
Chemistry lab substances
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2022
1%
SOLUTES
Chemistry lab substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2022
1%
RESINS
Sticky substances
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2022
1%
RESINS
Sticky substances
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
1%
POISONS
Deadly substances
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2021
1%
POISONS
Deadly substances
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2021
1%
DRIERS
Moisture-absorbing substances
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2020
1%
DRIERS
Moisture-absorbing substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2020
1%
BALMS
Soothing substances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
1%
BALMS
Soothing substances
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
1%
SULFURIC
With 42-Across, corrosive substances
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2019
1%
SULFURIC
With 42-Across, corrosive substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2019
1%
ODORANTS
Scenting substances
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 29, 2018
1%
ODORANTS
Scenting substances
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lacking intellectual substance" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 100 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VAPID (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lacking intellectual substance"?
The best answer for "Lacking intellectual substance" is VAPID with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lacking intellectual substance" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 24, 2020.