Still (7 letters)

{ Answer }

HOWEVER

{ Related Clues }

But
Nevertheless
Word for hedging
Word of reservation

{ Tags }

but, hedging, however, nevertheless, reservation, still, word

{ Notes }

The answer HOWEVER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2900 puzzles.

{ Definition }

HOWEVER as an adverb:

1. (however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding) = despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"

2. by contrast; on the other hand; "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours"

3. to whatever degree or extent; "The results, however general, are important"; "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns"

4. in whatever way or manner; "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"; "however he did it, it was very clever"