What does however mean in crosswords?

however means: Despite that; in whatever way

Which crossword clues can have however as the answer?

Possible clues for however include "Still, in contrast", "Even so".

however is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often but, 3 letters.

Word entry · 7 letters

Best crossword clue

"Still, in contrast"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /haʊˈɛvə/Part of speech adverbSorted eehorvwStarts with HEnds with R2 cluesVery common crossword word

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Is this your crossword clue?

"however" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often but (3 letters).

From Middle English however, how-ever, how-evere; equivalent to how + ever. Compare howsoever.

“He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.”
“She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.”
“I didn't argue with him; I still think, however, that he is wrong.”

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01“Still, in contrast”7 letters

02“Even so”7 letters

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