The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEANS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Causes to rest on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| LEANS | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Causes to rest on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- area
 - case
 - equilibrium
 - poise
 - set
 - teme
 - term
 - terms
 - uneasy
 - breather
 - home
 - static
 
Crossword Answer definitions
LEANS noun- (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
 
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
 - To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
 - Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
 - To hang outwards.
 - To press against.
 
- Meat with no fat on it.
 - An organism that is lean in stature.
 
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
 
- To conceal.
 
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