The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word INKS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Closes, as a deal crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INKS | 75 % | 4 |
| ICES | 25 % | 4 |
Why may INKS be the right solution?
The term "INKS" is often used to describe finalizing or closing a deal, especially in a business context. It comes from the idea of signing a contract or agreement with ink to make it official.
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Crossword Answer definitions
INKS noun- A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
- A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
- The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
- Publicity.
- Tattoo work.
- Cheap red wine.
- To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
- To sign (a contract or similar document).
- To apply a tattoo to (someone).
- (of a squid or octopus) to eject ink (sense 3)
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 INKS
- Affixes one's John Hancock to
- Signs
- India et al.
- Signs, as a contract
- Signs a check
- Signs, so to speak
- Signs on the dotted line
- Press supplies
- Prepares a press
- Finalizes, as a contract