The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SOAPS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2010.
Afternoon fare or a hint to the ends of 20-, 33-, 41- and 52-Across crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SOAPS | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Afternoon fare or a hint to the ends of 20-, 33-, 41- and 52-Across
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rule
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 - clock
 - advocate
 - closed
 - year
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Crossword Answer definitions
SOAPS noun- A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.
 - A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid
 - Flattery or excessively complacent conversation.
 - Money, specially when used as a bribe.
 - A soap opera.
 - A solid masonry unit or brick reduced in depth or height from standard dimensions.
 
- To apply soap to in washing.
 - To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
 - To be discreet about (a topic).
 - To flatter; to wheedle.
 
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