The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word POKED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Gave the finger? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| POKED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may POKED be the right solution?
In slang, "giving the finger" means extending the middle finger as an obscene gesture. "Poked" can also mean extending a finger, making it a clever play on words and an appropriate answer for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gave the finger?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gave
- gave the axe
- gave someone a ring
- gave a knee
- gave face
- gave someone the eye
- gave someone five
- gave out
- gave notice
- gave away
- gave up
- gave head
Crossword Answer definitions
POKED verb- To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
- To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
- To rummage; to feel or grope around.
- To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
- To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
- To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
- To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
- To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
- To penetrate in sexual intercourse.
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