The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word GAFF , but the solution may also be BASSLANCE which is one of the most recent solution (2012 in New York Times).
Fishing spear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GAFF | 33 % | 4 |
| LEISTER | 33 % | 7 |
| BASSLANCE | 33 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Fishing spear
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- harpoon
- gig
- lance
- grain
- spear
- draft
- troll
- bag
- gill
- chum
- gaff
- heck
Crossword Answer definitions
GAFF noun- A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
- A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
- A trick or con.
- The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- A garment worn to hide the genitals.
- To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
- To cheat or hoax.
- To gamble.
- To affix or cover with gaffer tape.
- A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.
- Rough or harsh treatment; criticism.
- An outcry; nonsense.
- (especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result GAFF
- Climbing hook
- Mast attachment
- Pole for landing large fish
- Social blunder
- Iron fishhook
- Hook with a handle
- My nickname in elementary school; or, perform a moviemaking task
- Fish hook
- Spearhead
- Fish-grabbing hook