The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SNATCHES , but the solution may also be SECS which is one of the most recent solution (2001 in Washington Post).
Brief periods crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNATCHES | 50 % | 8 |
| SECS | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Brief periods
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- flashes
- flashes of
- squally
- ephemeral
- break
- interval
- respite
- second
- short
- squalling
- interlude
- rest
Crossword Answer definitions
SNATCHES noun- A quick grab or catch.
- A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
- A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
- The vulva.
- A brief period of exertion.
- A catching of the voice.
- A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
- A quibble.
- To grasp and remove quickly.
- To attempt to seize something suddenly.
- To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
- To steal.
- (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
- To do something quickly in the limited time available.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution