Crossword answer · 6 letters
Wanton definition and meaning
WON-tuhn · adjective
WANTON
What does Wanton mean?
Wanton can describe conduct that is reckless, unrestrained, or done without adequate justification.
What does WANTON mean in a crossword?
WANTON answers the reviewed clue “Extravagant.” A single adjective clue asks for a same-grammar synonym, while crossings choose among the answer's several senses.
Why is WANTON useful to learn?
“Wanton damage” emphasizes needless disregard for consequences, not simply an accident. “Wanton waste” emphasizes lack of restraint.
Common clue patterns
- Reckless and unjustified
- Unrestrained in wastefulness
- Needlessly destructive
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
The relevant sense depends on the noun it modifies. WANTON is not WONTON, the food word; their similar appearance does not make them interchangeable.