The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BESTOW , but the solution may also be AWARD which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Confer (upon) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BESTOW | 71 % | 6 |
| GIVE | 14 % | 4 |
| AWARD | 14 % | 5 |
Why may AWARD be the right solution?
The word "award" means to confer or bestow something upon someone, such as a prize or recognition. It fits the clue "Confer upon" because it directly relates to giving or granting something to a person.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Confer (upon)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- bestow
- trust
- give
- miter
- mitre
- tonsure
- bless
- brevet
- crown
- dignify
- ennoble
- graduate
Crossword Answer definitions
BESTOW verb- To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to stow or place; to put something somewhere.
- To lodge, or find quarters for; provide with accommodation.
- To dispose of.
- To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone or something, especially as a gift or honour.
- To give in marriage.
- To apply; make use of; use; employ.
- To behave or deport.
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 BESTOW
- Confer (upon)
- Give as a gift
- Present as a gift
- Grant
- Vouchsafe
- Confer
- Give
- Impart
- Confer, as an award
- Impart.
More clues leading to the result GIVE
- Say "uncle"
- Statue of Liberty inscription starter
- Donate
- Bestow
- Show elasticity
- Word in a charity appeal
- Springiness
- Be generous
- Yield
- Perform publicly, as a play