The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TAMES , but the solution may also be FEELSOUT which is one of the most recent solution (2009 in Newsday).
Gets a handle on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TAMES | 33 % | 5 |
| ENTITLES | 33 % | 8 |
| FEELSOUT | 33 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gets a handle on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- comprehend
- grasp
- comforting
- comprise
- contain
- consist
- involve
- gear to
- compact
- make up
- constitute
- customize
Crossword Answer definitions
TAMES verb- To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.
- To become tame or domesticated.
- To make gentle or meek.
- To broach or enter upon; to taste, as a liquor; to divide; to distribute; to deal out.
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 TAMES
- Breaks, as a bronco
- Tones down
- Domesticates
- Subdues
- Renders tractable
- Makes less unruly
- Brings under control
- Controls
- Busts broncos
- Breaks, in a way
More clues leading to the result ENTITLES
- Gives grounds for
- Dubs
- Authorizes
- Qualifies
- Permits
- Makes eligible for, with "to"
- Gives a name to.
- Qualifies one for something.
- Qualifies (one) for.
- Gives a right to.