The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word SIT which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Gather dust crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SIT | 38 % | 3 |
| LIEIDLE | 38 % | 7 |
| SWEEP | 25 % | 5 |
Why may SIT be the right solution?
The answer "SIT" is the right solution because when something is left undisturbed for a long time, it tends to collect dust. When objects or furniture are not used or moved, they are said to "sit" and gather dust.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gather dust
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- collect dust
- dust off
- dust
- go to waste
- dedust
- turn to dust
- throw dirt
- kick up dust
- sawdust
- dust up
- bedust
- dust down
Crossword Answer definitions
SIT noun- Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
- An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.
- (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
- (of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
- (of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
- To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
- To be a member of a deliberative body.
- Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.
- To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.
- To be adjusted; to fit.
- (of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.
- (causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
- To accommodate in seats; to seat.
- To babysit.
- To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).
- To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.
- To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.
- To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.
- Short for situation.
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 SIT
- "__ on it!": Fonzie
- Meet
- Obedience-school command
- Command to Fido
- Convene
- Do nothing
- Down and up leader
- Entreaty for Fido
- Be in session
- Congregate
More clues leading to the result LIEIDLE
- Remain in mothballs, say
- Remain at rest
- Get no use
- Remain in mothballs
- Gather dust
- Just sit there
- Be at rest
- Go unused
- Sit