The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PROPS , but the solution may also be AIDS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Bolsters crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PROPS | 17 % | 5 |
| HELPS | 17 % | 5 |
| AIDS | 17 % | 4 |
| BUTTRESSES | 17 % | 10 |
| SHORESUP | 17 % | 8 |
| PILLOWS | 17 % | 7 |
Why may AIDS be the right solution?
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Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Bolsters
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pad
- support
- bolster up
- long pillow
- argues
- backs
- boosts
- builds
- buttresses
- consolidates
- contends
- enhances
Crossword Answer definitions
PROPS noun- An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
- The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
- One of the seashells in the game of props.
- (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
- To play rugby in the prop position
- (usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
- An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
- An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
- The propeller of an aircraft.
- To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.
- A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.
- Propellant
- Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
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 PROPS
- Respectful praise
- The blue pill and the red pill in "The Matrix," e.g.
- B-29's quartet, for short
- Supports, with "up"
- Stage items
- Stuff on a stage
- Stage accessories
- Kudos, slangily
- Actor's gear
- Stagehand's concern
More clues leading to the result HELPS
- Pitches in
- Gives a hand
- Assists
- Shares in the labor
- Bails out
- Provides some assistance
- Lends a hand
- Gives assistance
- Answers an SOS
- Rescues
More clues leading to the result AIDS
- Assistants
- Helps out
- Lends a hand
- Abets
- Assists
- Lends a hand to
- "The Normal Heart" topic
- Provides support
- Helps
- Facilitates