The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word AWES which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2005.
Causes gaping crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| AWES | 100 % | 4 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Causes gaping
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rips
 - tears
 - snags
 - legs
 - golding
 - wine
 - flatness
 - enrichment
 - winery
 - motor
 - fortify
 - flight
 
Crossword Answer definitions
AWES verb- To inspire fear and reverence in.
 - To control by inspiring dread.
 
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