The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRASPING , but the solution may also be GRABBY which is one of the most recent solution (1993 in New York Times).
Acquisitive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GRASPING | 50 % | 8 |
| GRABBY | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Acquisitive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retentive
- possessive
- accumulative
- recollective
- covetous
- avaricious
- grabby
- plundering
- prehensile
- greedy
- grasping
- sordid
Crossword Answer definitions
GRASPING verb- To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
- To understand.
- To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
- The act of one who grasps or covets.
- Greedy, eager for wealth.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result GRASPING
- Acquisitive.
- Avaricious.
- Avaricious
- Comprehending
- With 44-Down, making futile attempts ... and an extra hint to this puzzle's theme