The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HOMAGE , but the solution may also be RESPECT which is one of the most recent solution (2002 in CrossSynergy).
Deference crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HOMAGE | 50 % | 6 |
| RESPECT | 33 % | 7 |
| OBEISANCE | 17 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Deference
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- respectfulness
- respect
- complaisance
- obligingness
- compliance
- compliancy
- esteem
- courtesy
- primacy
- consideration
- observance
- selected
Crossword Answer definitions
HOMAGE noun- A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
- An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Recently, the pronunciation /oʊˈmɒːʒ/ has been introduced from French for this usage; see hommage, which preserves the French spelling.
- In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
- To pay reverence to by external action.
- To cause to pay homage.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result HOMAGE
- Film showed during the Oscars, perhaps
- Display of respect
- Tip of the hat
- Act of fealty
- Tribute
- Something to pay
- Respectful deference
- Respect
- Something a cover band might be paying
- Reverence
More clues leading to the result RESPECT
- 1967 soul classic by Aretha Franklin
- Hero worship
- Obeisance
- Aretha classic
- Huge hit for Aretha
- Song title spelled out in its lyrics
- Deference
- What doyens deserve
- What Dangerfield said he didn't get
- Honor