The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLEATS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2008.
Athletic footwear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLEATS | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Athletic footwear
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cleats
- sneakers
- cleat
- sneaker
- sportswear
- puma
- sole
- pac
- sock
- rings
- spike
- spikes
Crossword Answer definitions
CLEATS noun- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
- To strengthen with a cleat.
- To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
- A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.
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