The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word OLEO which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Butter alternative crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OLEO | 98 % | 4 |
| GUNS | 2 % | 4 |
Why may OLEO be the right solution?
"Oleo" is a term that was commonly used in the past to refer to margarine, which is a common butter alternative.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Butter alternative
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- margarine
- butter spread
- oleo
- butterbean
- cone
- dip
- jam
- melt
- melted
- paste
- roll
- salt
Crossword Answer definitions
OLEO noun- The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
- Margarine
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result OLEO
- Bread spread
- Butter substitute
- Corn product
- Dairy-section purchase
- Ersatz butter
- It comes in tubs
- Margarine
- Non-dairy product
- Non-dairy spread
- Promise, for one