Implied — TACIT
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Implied (5)
Answer
The answer to Implied is Tacit (5 letters).
Why does Tacit fit this clue?
This is a direct synonym clue where 'Implied' points to TACIT, meaning understood or communicated without being openly expressed. Tacit describes something that exists by implication rather than explicit statement, like a tacit agreement between parties who understand each other without formal discussion. The word comes from Latin 'tacitus,' meaning silent, which captures how tacit knowledge or understanding operates beneath the surface of spoken communication.
What does Implied mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
implied
adjective
•suggested or indicated without being directly stated
verb
•past tense of imply; to suggest something without explicitly saying it
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Implied has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
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What does Tacit mean?
adjective
•Expressed in silence; implied, but not made explicit; silent.
•Not derived from formal principles of reasoning; based on induction rather than deduction.
Origin of the word Tacit
•origin: Latin 'tacitus'
•period: 17th century
The word comes from the past participle of the Latin verb 'tacere' meaning 'to be silent,' and was first used in English around 1650 to describe something understood without being openly expressed.
How to use Tacit in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Tacit.
•“There was a tacit understanding between the siblings that they would never discuss their father's drinking problem.”
•“The committee gave their tacit approval to the proposal by failing to voice any objections during the meeting.”
•“His tacit support for the controversial policy became evident through his consistent voting pattern, even though he never publicly endorsed it.”
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- What is the answer to Implied?
- The answer is Tacit (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Implied have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Tacit.
- How many times has Implied appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
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