CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 Answers

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This puzzle belongs to the Department Store world, department store themed trivia. The clues mix everyday vocabulary with trickier trivia, and each answer locks into the crossword grid by its length and crossing letters. Use the table below to jump straight to your clue, or read the clue by clue notes underneath for a nudge before the full reveal.

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Answer Summary for Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3

All 12 answers in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 are 8 letters long: ESCAPING, WHISPERS, MOUNTAIN, OPTIMIST, APTITUDE, AILMENTS, INSECURE, IGNORANT, BABYFOOD, BRANDING, DOGGYBAG and PASSCODE.

12 answers with 8 letters

All Clues & Answers

Clue	Answer	Letters	Starts With
Fleeing running away	ESCAPING	8	E
Breathed words used for passing secrets	WHISPERS	8	W
Ain’t No __ High Enough classic Motown duet	MOUNTAIN	8	M
Not a cynic	OPTIMIST	8	O
Natural ability to do something	APTITUDE	8	A
Minor illnesses or medical complaints	AILMENTS	8	A
Not self-confident	INSECURE	8	I
Uneducated or unsophisticated	IGNORANT	8	I
Nutrition for infants	BABYFOOD	8	B
__ iron tool used in the Wild West to mark cattle	BRANDING	8	B
Paper container for canine leftovers	DOGGYBAG	8	D
Secret number combination to gain access	PASSCODE	8	P

Clue-by-Clue Notes

Fleeing running away 8 letters

The answer to "Fleeing running away" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is ESCAPING. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter E. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Breathed words used for passing secrets 8 letters

The answer to "Breathed words used for passing secrets" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is WHISPERS. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter W. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

Ain’t No __ High Enough classic Motown duet 8 letters

The answer to "Ain’t No __ High Enough classic Motown duet" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is MOUNTAIN. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter M. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

Not a cynic 8 letters

The answer to "Not a cynic" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is OPTIMIST. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter O. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Natural ability to do something 8 letters

The answer to "Natural ability to do something" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is APTITUDE. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter A. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Minor illnesses or medical complaints 8 letters

The answer to "Minor illnesses or medical complaints" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is AILMENTS. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter A. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Not self-confident 8 letters

The answer to "Not self-confident" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is INSECURE. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter I. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Uneducated or unsophisticated 8 letters

The answer to "Uneducated or unsophisticated" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is IGNORANT. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter I. It opens with a vowel, so it often shares its first square with a down clue - fill it early.

Nutrition for infants 8 letters

The answer to "Nutrition for infants" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is BABYFOOD. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter B. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

__ iron tool used in the Wild West to mark cattle 8 letters

The answer to "__ iron tool used in the Wild West to mark cattle" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is BRANDING. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter B. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

Paper container for canine leftovers 8 letters

The answer to "Paper container for canine leftovers" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is DOGGYBAG. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter D. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

Secret number combination to gain access 8 letters

The answer to "Secret number combination to gain access" in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3 is PASSCODE. It is an 8-letter word starting with the letter P. With a couple of crossing letters in place, this one falls quickly.

How to Solve Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3

Fill the easy clues first - every answer in this puzzle is 8 letters, so use the letter count to narrow things down. Overlapping tiles from solved clues reveal the harder ones, and once all 12 are filled the bonus word appears. Need the theme? Department Store clues focus on department store themed trivia, so think along those lines. Just finished the last one? Compare with Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clues are in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3?

This puzzle contains 12 clues, each with a single-word answer that fits the crossword grid.

Where is this puzzle in CodyCross?

Open the Department Store world in the CodyCross app, select Group 502, and choose Puzzle 3.

Are these CodyCross answers free?

Yes - every clue and answer on this page is free with no registration required.

What is the bonus word for CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3?

Bonus word data for this puzzle is not yet available on this site.

What is the longest answer in CodyCross Department Store Group 502 Puzzle 3?

The longest answer is ESCAPING at 8 letters.

How many groups does CodyCross Department Store have?

Department Store has 20 groups with a total of about 100 puzzles on this site.