The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FAWN , but the solution may also be KOWTOW which is one of the most recent solution (2004 in New York Times).
Be obsequious crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FAWN | 67 % | 4 |
| KOWTOW | 33 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be obsequious
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fawn
- toady
- cringe
- kowtow
- crawl
- potter
- creepy
- creep
- play with
- creeping
- crouch
- slum
Crossword Answer definitions
FAWN noun- A young deer.
- A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
- The young of an animal; a whelp.
- To give birth to a fawn.
- Of the fawn colour.
- A servile cringe or bow.
- Base flattery.
- To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
- To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
- (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
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