The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HAND which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 2010.
Applause crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HAND | 65 % | 4 |
| ECLAT | 13 % | 5 |
| OVATION | 9 % | 7 |
| PLAUDITS | 4 % | 8 |
| KUDOS | 4 % | 5 |
| CLAPS | 4 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Applause
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- clapping
- hand clapping
- clap
- cheering
- ovation
- become
- taps
- acclaim
- applaud
- praise
- approval
- hand
Crossword Answer definitions
HAND noun- The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
- That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
- In linear measurement:
- A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
- Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
- An agent; a servant, or manual laborer, especially in compounds; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful.
- An instance of helping.
- Handwriting; style of penmanship.
- A person's autograph or signature.
- Personal possession; ownership.
- (usually in the plural, hands) Management, domain, control.
- That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
- Applause.
- A Native American gambling game, involving guessing the whereabouts of bits of ivory or similar, which are passed rapidly from hand to hand.
- The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
- A whole rhizome of ginger.
- The feel of a fabric; the impression or quality of the fabric as judged qualitatively by the sense of touch.
- Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance.
- Agency in transmission from one person to another.
- Rate; price.
- To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
- To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
- To manage.
- To seize; to lay hands on.
- To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
- (said of a sail) To furl.
- To cooperate.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result HAND
- Worker
- Follows back and fore
- Kind of organ or brake
- Precedes over and out
- Round of applause
- Straight flush, e.g.
- Helper's loan
- Held cards
- Horse height unit
- Card catalog?
More clues leading to the result ECLAT
- Brilliant success
- Conspicuous success
- Fame
- Great brilliance
- Dazzling display
- Dazzling effect
- Flamboyance
- Razzle-dazzle
- Acclaim
- Big splash
More clues leading to the result OVATION
- Great reception
- It may be standing
- Uproarious applause
- Applause
- One might stand for it
- Loud clapping
- Show of approval
- Show of hands?
- Standing acclaim, at times
- Enthusiastic applause
More clues leading to the result PLAUDITS
More clues leading to the result KUDOS
- Thumbs up
- Music to performers' ears
- Praise
- "Good for you!"
- High praise
- Acclaim
- Compliments
- Accolades
- "Congratulations!"
- Fame and glory