The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PAT which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2008.
Bit of encouragement crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAT | 60 % | 3 |
| PATONTHEBACK | 20 % | 12 |
| SLAPONTHEBACK | 20 % | 13 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Bit of encouragement
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pep talk
- pep
- boost
- uplift
- elevate
- raise up
- uplifted
- enhance
- bring up
- lift up
- relieve
- aspire
Crossword Answer definitions
PAT noun- The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
- A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
- A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- To gently rain.
- Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
- Perfectly.
- Patent.
- Pattern.
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 PAT
- Butter portion
- Butter unit
- Lady Bird follower
- Mrs. Nixon
- Serving of 14A
- Bit of butter
- Evangelist Robertson
- One way to stand
- Singer Benatar
- Overly smooth
More clues leading to the result PATONTHEBACK
- Congratulate
- Give encouragement to
- Informal accolade.
- Praise: Colloq.
- Bit of encouragement
- Congratulate, in a way
- Praise