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We have spotted MEAN (4 Letters) a total of 111 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with MEAN and also when and where was it last seen:

Definition

• To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?
• To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote.
• To have a purpose or intention.
• Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
• Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of honor; spiritless; as, a mean motive.
• Of little value or account; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
• Of poor quality; as, mean fare.
• Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean hospitality.
• Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes.
• Intermediate in excellence of any kind.
• Average; having an intermediate value between two extremes, or between the several successive values of a variable quantity during one cycle of variation; as, mean distance; mean motion; mean solar day.
• That which is mean, or intermediate, between two extremes of place, time, or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure.
• A quantity having an intermediate value between several others, from which it is derived, and of which it expresses the resultant value; usually, unless otherwise specified, it is the simple average, formed by adding the quantities together and dividing by their number, which is called an arithmetical mean. A geometrical mean is the square root of the product of the quantities.
• That through which, or by the help of which, an end is attained; something tending to an object desired; intermediate agency or measure; necessary condition or coagent; instrument.
• Hence: Resources; property, revenue, or the like, considered as the condition of easy livelihood, or an instrumentality at command for effecting any purpose; disposable force or substance.
• A part, whether alto or tenor, intermediate between the soprano and base; a middle part.
• Meantime; meanwhile.
• A mediator; a go-between.

Referring crossword puzzle clues

Usage among publishers:

  • New York Times: Dec 13, 2024
  • New York Times: Nov 25, 2024
  • Wall Street Journal: Sep 13, 2024
  • USA Today: Aug 15, 2024
  • New York Times: Jul 3, 2024
  • LA Times: Jul 2, 2024
  • Newsday: Jun 22, 2024
  • Newsday: Jan 14, 2024
  • USA Today: Dec 18, 2023
  • LA Times: Dec 7, 2023
  • LA Times: Nov 19, 2023
  • Universal: Oct 5, 2023
  • LA Times: Aug 20, 2023
  • LA Times: Aug 16, 2023
  • Newsday: Aug 12, 2023
  • USA Today: Jul 20, 2023
  • Universal: Jul 1, 2023
  • Universal: Jun 23, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: May 24, 2023
  • Newsday: Mar 31, 2023
  • Newsday: Mar 12, 2023
  • USA Today: Feb 19, 2023
  • USA Today: Feb 3, 2023
  • Newsday: Feb 1, 2023
  • New York Times: Jan 23, 2023
  • LA Times: Jan 8, 2023