The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GOOSES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Gives a boost crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GOOSES | 33 % | 6 |
| AIDS | 33 % | 4 |
| LIFTS | 17 % | 5 |
| HELPS | 17 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gives a boost
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- enhances
- improves
- strengthens
- weakens
- aids
- support
- tonic
- bump
- aid
- assist
- bolster
- boosted
Crossword Answer definitions
GOOSES 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 GOOSES
- Pokes
- Reaches from behind
- Increases, with "up"
- Energizes, as the economy
- Spurs to action
- Energizes
- Strengthens, with "up"
- Quickly increases
- Stimulates, slangily
- Spurs
More clues leading to the result AIDS
- Assistants
- Helps out
- Lends a hand
- Abets
- Assists
- Lends a hand to
- "The Normal Heart" topic
- Provides support
- Helps
- Facilitates
More clues leading to the result LIFTS
- Pilfers
- Height enhancers
- Boosts
- Rides
- Heighteners
- Shoe inserts
- Pumps iron
- Elevators, in England
- Elevator-shoe features
- Ski slope transports