The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AWARD , but the solution may also be CONFER which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Bestow crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AWARD | 26 % | 5 |
| GIVE | 18 % | 4 |
| IMPART | 14 % | 6 |
| GRANT | 10 % | 5 |
| DONATE | 9 % | 6 |
| ENDOW | 9 % | 5 |
| CONFER | 6 % | 6 |
| ENDUE | 5 % | 5 |
| ACCORD | 1 % | 6 |
Why may ENDOW be the right solution?
The word "bestow" means to give or present as a gift or honor. "Endow" has a similar meaning, specifically referring to the act of providing someone with a permanent source of income or property. Therefore, "endow" is a fitting answer to the clue "bestow".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Bestow
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- bring
- contribute
- add
- impart
- confer
- lend
- provide
- give
- allocate
- donate
- grant
- award
Crossword Answer definitions
AWARD noun- A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
- A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
- (Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.
- To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
- To determine; to make or grant an award.
- To give (an award).
- To give (a person) an award.
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 AWARD
- Grant as merited
- Oscar or Edgar
- Obie or Tony
- Oscar or Tony
- Tony, e.g.
- Bestow
- Grant
- Academy's bestowal
- 6 Across, for one
- Grammy, e.g.
More clues leading to the result GIVE
- Say "uncle"
- Statue of Liberty inscription starter
- Donate
- Bestow
- Show elasticity
- Word in a charity appeal
- Springiness
- Be generous
- Yield
- Perform publicly, as a play
More clues leading to the result IMPART
- Give, as advice
- Convey
- Make known
- Communicate, as knowledge
- Pass on, as knowledge
- Lend
- Disclose
- Lend, as wisdom
- Reveal
- Bestow
More clues leading to the result GRANT
- Bestow
- Cary of "North by Northwest"
- "American Gothic" painter Wood
- Lee opponent
- Vicksburg victor
- Scientist's wish, maybe
- She Done Him Wrong actor
- President in 1869
- Concede
- President who said "I have never felt any sort of fondness for war"
More clues leading to the result DONATE
- Be philanthropic
- Give to the Canadian Red Cross, e.g.
- Act philanthropically
- Present
- Visit a bloodmobile
- Give
- Contribute
- Be generous
- Pledge drive word
- Campaign Web site option
More clues leading to the result ENDOW
- Furnish funds for
- Supply
- Bestow upon
- Confer
- Furnish
- Be philanthropic
- Grant
- Grant or infuse
- Underwrite
- Infuse with funds
More clues leading to the result CONFER
- Compare notes
- Bestow
- Award, as a degree
- Deliberate
- Compare opinions
- Hold a powwow
- Bestow, as a degree
- Talk it over
- Talk together
- Bestow as a gift.
More clues leading to the result ENDUE
- Invest with a trait
- Provide with a trait
- Bestow
- Provide
- Provide with a characteristic
- Bestow upon, as abilities
- Invest (with)
- Invest, as with a quality
- Provide, as with power
- Transfuse