The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WIELDING which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2001.
Exerting crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WIELDING | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Exerting
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- maintain
- wield
- exercise
- acting
- applying
- carrying
- conducting
- doing
- exercising
- having
- holding
- imposing
Crossword Answer definitions
WIELDING verb- To command, rule over; to possess or own.
- To control, to guide or manage.
- To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
- To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.
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