Recurring crossword clue · multiple possible answers

Issue crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026

Best starting answer

Start with EMIT for four letters when issue means send forth, TOPIC for five letters when it means a discussion subject, MATTER for six letters when it means a concern, and EDITION or PROGENY for seven letters when it means a publication installment or offspring.

Issue answers by length

The correct fill depends on the number of squares, crossing letters, and the sense intended by the setter.

4 letters

EMITIssue, send out, or give off something such as light or sound.

SEEDOffspring or descendants viewed collectively as issue.

FLOWIssue or move outward in a continuous stream.

5 letters

TOPICA subject or issue being discussed.

SCIONA descendant or member of a notable family; issue.

6 letters

MATTERA subject, concern, or issue requiring attention.

EMERGEIssue or come forth from a place or source.

RESULTAn outcome or consequence that issues from an action.

7 letters

RELEASEIssue or make something available to the public.

EDITIONA particular issue of a newspaper, magazine, or book.

PROGENYChildren, descendants, or issue.

EMANATEIssue or originate from a source.

PROBLEMA difficulty or issue that needs resolution.

OUTCOMEThe result or issue of a process or event.

8 letters

QUESTIONA disputed issue or matter for consideration.

DISPENSEIssue or distribute supplies, medicine, or funds.

9 letters

OFFSPRINGChildren or descendants; a person's issue.

Meanings to check

A topic, question, matter, or problem under discussion.
A particular edition or installment of a publication.
Children, descendants, seed, or offspring.
An outcome, result, or consequence of an action.
To emit, release, dispense, emerge, or flow from a source.