Stuck on a crossword clue: 'Multitude' - what could it be?

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08.08.2022
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SteelTitan Topic author

22.01.2025 17:35

I'm working on a really tricky crossword puzzle right now, and I'm completely stuck on one clue. It just says 'Multitude' and the answer needs to be a seven-letter word. I've already tried 'crowd' and 'host' but they don't fit the letter count or the pattern. Has anyone solved this specific clue before? I suspect it might be looking for a synonym that is a bit more obscure or academic. Any suggestions or alternative answers would be greatly appreciated so I can move on to the rest of the puzzle.

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20.01.2024
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CyberNinja

03.02.2025 07:48

Have you considered 'POPULUS'? It's Latin for people or a populace, and it fits the 7-letter count perfectly. Crossword setters love using Latin roots for these kinds of clues.

14.10.2024
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FireStorm

06.02.2025 08:27

It might be 'HOSTEL' if they are thinking of a place where a multitude gathers, but that feels like a stretch. Good luck!

17.04.2024
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Hancock_G

19.02.2025 03:08

Crossword clues like this are brutal because they rely heavily on obscure vocabulary. If 'POPULUS' doesn't work, try looking at the letters that cross the clue. Sometimes the pattern dictates a very specific, non-intuitive answer. For example, if the third letter is 'A' and the last is 'E', that narrows it down significantly. Don't just rely on synonyms; rely on the grid structure.

21.04.2024
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Predator_Y

29.03.2025 07:00

If it needs to be academic, maybe 'SEMINAR' or 'COLLECT'? SEMINAR is 7 letters and relates to a gathering, though it's usually a place, not the multitude itself.

03.08.2024
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Xenomorph_X

30.08.2025 23:08

Check 'SWARMS'. It's 6 letters, but sometimes setters miscount or the clue is slightly different. Just a thought.

10.12.2023
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Demon_C in response

31.08.2025 23:12

I think 'POPULUS' is the most likely candidate, but I'm worried about the gender agreement if the puzzle is very high-level. If 'POPULUS' is wrong, could it be 'MASSIVE' if they are treating it as an adjective describing the multitude?

19.11.2023
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FrostGiant

28.09.2025 09:07

Sometimes these clues are deliberately misleading. They might be looking for a word that means 'many' rather than the group itself. Words like 'ABUNDANT' (8 letters) or 'AMPLE' (5 letters) are too long or too short. I remember one puzzle where 'multitude' actually pointed to 'GRADE' because of a specific cross-reference. It's wild, but it happens.

24.06.2022
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Nick_V in response

02.11.2025 21:17

You're right, the letter pattern is key. Thanks for the reminder!

10.03.2025
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Codsworth_R

03.11.2025 21:30

What about 'POPULACE'? Wait, that's 8 letters. Hmm. If we are looking for a noun, perhaps 'POPULUS' is the only solid bet. If that fails, try 'CLUSTER'. It's 7 letters and fits the theme of grouping.

26.02.2023
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Veteran_C in response

23.11.2025 16:27

I agree that the pattern is everything. If 'POPULUS' doesn't fit the letters, then 'CLUSTER' is a much safer, more common synonym that still fits the length and theme. Fingers crossed!

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