The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LIKED , but the solution may also be PET which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Favored crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LIKED | 14 % | 5 |
| BLEST | 14 % | 5 |
| PET | 14 % | 3 |
| GRACED | 14 % | 6 |
| LUCKIER | 14 % | 7 |
| ESTEEMED | 7 % | 8 |
| FAIRHAIRED | 7 % | 10 |
| ODDSON | 7 % | 6 |
| CHOSEN | 7 % | 6 |
Why may PET be the right solution?
The word "pet" can mean to favor or show particular affection towards someone or something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Favored
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- favorite
- favourite
- preferred
- fortunate
- advantaged
- privileged
- blest
- blessed
- loved
- pet
- golden
- favour
Crossword Answer definitions
LIKED verb- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
- To please.
- To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
- To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
- To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
- To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.
- To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
- To liken; to compare.
- To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.
- (with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.
- To be likely.
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 LIKED
- Cottoned to
- Popular
- Took a shine to
- Enjoyed
- Went for
- Regarded favorably
- Was sweet on
- Found favorable
- Appreciated
- Well-thought-of
More clues leading to the result BLEST
- Consecrated
- Sanctified
- Supremely favored
- Made holy
- Fortunate indeed
- Favored by God
- Graced
- Hallowed, old-style
- Smiled on from above
- Favored, biblically
More clues leading to the result PET
- Class favorite
- Dino, to Fred and Wilma
- Favorite
- Tarantula, sometimes
- Vet visitor
- Cat or dog
- Gerbil or hamster
- Stroke gently
- Sulking fit
- Caress
More clues leading to the result GRACED
- Honored
- Adorned
- Favored
- Embellished
- Honored with one's presence
- Honored.
- Adorned.
- Embellished.
- Decorated.
- Ornamented.
More clues leading to the result LUCKIER
- Favored
- Comparatively fortunate
- Winning more at the slots, say
- Better at guessing
- More fortunate
- Doing better at the casino, say
- More Irish?
More clues leading to the result ESTEEMED
- Highly regarded
- Held in high regard
- "My ___ colleagues..."
- Well-regarded
- Prized
- Put on a pedestal
- Honored
- Noteworthy
- Venerable
- Respected
More clues leading to the result FAIRHAIRED
More clues leading to the result ODDSON
- Having likely-to-win chances
- Heavy, as a favorite
- Likeliest to win
- Like some favorites
- Better than even chance
- Pretty sure
- Favored to win
- Kind of favorite
- Most likely to win
- Kind of favorite at the track