The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word COAX which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Gently persuade crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| COAX | 100 % | 4 |
Why may COAX be the right solution?
"COAX" means to gently persuade or convince someone to do something. It fits the clue because coaxing involves persuading someone in a gentle or subtle manner.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gently persuade
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- coax
- cajole
- wheedle
- engle
- coaxing
- hum
- electron affinity
- word
- cog
- higgs
- soap
- flatter
Crossword Answer definitions
COAX noun- A simpleton; a dupe.
- To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
- To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
- To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.
- Short for coaxial cable.
- Having a common central axis
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