The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word NETS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Clears crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NETS | 48 % | 4 |
| RIDS | 24 % | 4 |
| ERASES | 12 % | 6 |
| EARNS | 4 % | 5 |
| OKS | 4 % | 3 |
| EXONERATES | 3 % | 10 |
| EVACUATES | 1 % | 9 |
| ACQUITS | 1 % | 7 |
| DELETES | 1 % | 7 |
Why may ERASES be the right solution?
"Clears" is a verb that means to remove or get rid of something. "Erases" is a verb that means to remove or eliminate something by rubbing or wiping it out. Therefore, "Erases" is the right solution for the crossword clue "Clears".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clears
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pellucid
- translucent
- limpid
- transparent
- semitransparent
- shed light on
- bright
- illuminate
- enlighten
- light up
- shiny
- shining
Crossword Answer definitions
NETS noun- A mesh of string, cord or rope.
- A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
- A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
- Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
- (by extension) A trap.
- Of a polyhedron, any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form the polyhedron.
- A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
- A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
- A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
- (by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
- To catch by means of a net.
- To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
- To enclose or cover with a net.
- To score (a goal).
- To hit the ball into the net.
- To form network or netting; to knit.
- The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
- To receive as profit.
- To yield as profit for.
- To fully hedge a position.
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 NETS
- Jersey hoopsters
- Aerialist's precautions
- Court dividers?
- Hoop hangings
- Lepidopterists' gear
- NJ hoopsters
- New Jersey cagers
- Circus insurance
- Clears, as profit
- Court dividers
More clues leading to the result RIDS
More clues leading to the result ERASES
- Rubs out
- Formats
- Wipes off
- Clears away
- Rubs the wrong away
- Deletes
- Does some board work
- Gets the word out?
- Obliterates
- Wipes clean
More clues leading to the result EARNS
- Is deserving of
- Produces dividends
- Acquires
- Pulls down
- Yields as profit
- Makes
- Takes home
- Warrants
- Brings home bacon
- Gets the old-fashioned way
More clues leading to the result OKS
- Assents
- Gives approval
- Gives the go-ahead to
- Gives the nod to
- Go-aheads
- Signs off on
- Doesn't nix
- Approvals
- Approves
- Endorsements
More clues leading to the result EXONERATES
More clues leading to the result EVACUATES
More clues leading to the result ACQUITS
- Clears
- Exculpates
- Lets off
- Finds innocent
- Finds not guilty
- Conducts (oneself).
- Exculpates.
- Lets off the hook
- Emulates the O. J. Simpson jury
- Exonerates