The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ERASE , but the solution may also be DELETE which is one of the most recent solution (2014 in LA Times).
Efface crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERASE | 77 % | 5 |
| DELETE | 9 % | 6 |
| WIPE | 5 % | 4 |
| SPONGE | 5 % | 6 |
| UNDO | 5 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Efface
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- obliterate
- erase
- wipe
- rub out
- score out
- wipe off
- annihilate
- eradicate
- delete
- clear
- cancel
- drop
Crossword Answer definitions
ERASE noun- The operation of deleting data.
- To remove markings or information
- To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
- To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
- To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
- To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).
- To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
- To kill; assassinate.
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 ERASE
- Rub out
- Clean the slate
- Delete
- Delete a file
- Destroy
- Expunge
- Free up space, in a way
- Get the lead out?
- Wipe away
- Wipe out
More clues leading to the result DELETE
- Free up space, in a way
- Remove
- Cancel
- Computer key
- Rubout
- Get rid of
- Remove a file
- Strike out
- Strike
- Nullifying keystroke
More clues leading to the result WIPE
- Scene shift, in a movie
- Clean dishes
- Use a floor mat
- __ out (fall off one's surfboard)
- Classic film transition
- Desmudge, as a touchscreen
- Squeegee
- Erase
- Film-edit effect
- Help with the dishes
More clues leading to the result SPONGE
- Loofah, e.g.
- Holey water container?
- Mooch
- Kind of bath
- Absorbent wiper
- Moocher
- Spill sopper
- Type of bath or cake
- Freeloader
- Absorbent cleaner