7 Little Words clue

“Out of the box perhaps”

This clue appeared in 7 Little Words (US edition) on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersSeen 2 times
EXTRINSIC
Letters9
Starts withE
Ends withC
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Out of the box perhaps” ran in 7 Little Words on October 9, 2026. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with C, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word. In 7 Little Words the answer is built from two or three letter tiles, so look for a tile that starts with E.

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What is the answer to the “Out of the box perhaps” clue?+

The answer is EXTRINSIC (9 letters), from 7 Little Words on October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in 7 Little Words, most recently on October 9, 2026.

How do I find other 7 Little Words answers?+

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