The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EMBOLDENS which also is the latest solution we found used in Washington Post in 2000.
Gives gumption crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMBOLDENS | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gives gumption
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nerve
- grit
- pluck
- sense
- dare
- initiative
- moxie
- adviser
- male
- nerves
- scandal
- security blanket
Crossword Answer definitions
EMBOLDENS verb- To render (someone) bolder or more courageous.
- To encourage, inspire, or motivate.
- To format text in boldface.
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