Journalist, or similar

Latest answer — September 18, 2026

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A CORRESPONDENT is a journalist, especially one reporting from a particular place or subject area. The phrase “or similar” points to the broader sense of someone who corresponds or communicates in writing.

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Definition
A journalist reporting with a microphone and notebook.

Times Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 18, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Journalist, or similar in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is CORRESPONDENT — a 13-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 18, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 5-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Journalist, or similar” answer

CORRESPONDENT (13 letters)

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What does CORRESPONDENT mean?

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(noun)

  • a person who writes letters on a regular basis
  • a person employed to report for a newspaper or broadcasting organization

When else has “Journalist, or similar” appeared?

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September 18, 2026 (most recent) CORRESPONDENT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Journalist, or similar”?

The answer is CORRESPONDENT, a 13-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Journalist, or similar”?

13 letters: CORRESPONDENT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 18, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 5-Down.

Can “Journalist, or similar” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 18, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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