The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word BUTTERSCOTCH which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1960.
A confection crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BUTTERSCOTCH | 100 % | 12 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: A confection
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chocolate
- comfit
- fudge
- sweetmeat
- bonbon
- butterscotch
- kiss
- magma
- nougat
- praline
- toffee
- candy
Crossword Answer definitions
BUTTERSCOTCH noun- A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.
- A sauce or syrup made of similar ingredients.
- A light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.
- Of a light brown colour, like that of butterscotch candy.
- Having the flavour of butterscotch.
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