The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BASTES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2017.
Butters up? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BASTES | 50 % | 6 |
| SOFTSOAPS | 25 % | 9 |
| FLATTERS | 13 % | 8 |
| PRAISES | 13 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Butters up?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- buttered
- buttering
- butter
- butterscotch
- buttery
- butterfat
- butterfingers
- butteries
- nut butter
- peanut butter
- butterman
- butter bean
Crossword Answer definitions
BASTES verb- To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
- A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.
- To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
- (by extension) To coat over something.
- To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.
- To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
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 BASTES
- Stitches loosely
- Moistens the bird
- Sews, in a way
- Uses long stitches
- Pours on the juice
- Tacks
- Tends the turkey
- Tends to the turkey
- Stitches temporarily
- Castigates