The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GOOSED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Gave a boost crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GOOSED | 50 % | 6 |
| HELPED | 25 % | 6 |
| LIFTEDUP | 25 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gave a boost
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- edge
- lift
- push
- rise
- impetus
- aid
- aids
- assist
- bolster
- boosted
- drive
- elate
Crossword Answer definitions
GOOSED verb- To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.
- To stimulate, to spur.
- To gently accelerate an automobile or machine, or give repeated small taps on the accelerator.
- (UK slang) Of private-hire taxi drivers, to pick up a passenger who has not pre-booked a cab. This is unauthorised under UK licensing conditions.
- To hiss (a performer) off the stage.
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 GOOSED
- Spurred into action
- Spurred
- Poked the rear of
- Pinched the cheek of
- Spurred on
- Gave an unwelcome poke
- Gave a boost
More clues leading to the result HELPED
- Subsidized
- Gave a hand
- Facilitated
- Pitched in
- Contributed to
- Was of service.
- Assisted.
- Given succor.
- Succored.
- Relieved.