The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BRILLIANT , but the solution may also be SPARKLY which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Glittering crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BRILLIANT | 20 % | 9 |
| AGLINT | 20 % | 6 |
| SPANGLY | 20 % | 7 |
| SPANGLED | 20 % | 8 |
| SPARKLY | 20 % | 7 |
Why may SPARKLY be the right solution?
"Glittering" is a synonym for "sparkly," as both words describe something that shines brightly with small, flickering light reflections.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Glittering
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sparkling
- aglitter
- sparkly
- glinting
- scintillating
- bright
- fulgid
- glistering
- scintillant
- shiny
- lustrous
- glowing
Crossword Answer definitions
BRILLIANT noun- A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
- The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
- Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
- A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
- Shining brightly.
- (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
- (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
- Of surpassing excellence.
- Magnificent or wonderful.
- Highly intelligent.
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 BRILLIANT
More clues leading to the result AGLINT
More clues leading to the result SPANGLY
More clues leading to the result SPANGLED
- Covered with stars
- Decorated with sequins
- Adorned with sequins
- Anthem word
- Brightly decorated
- Adorned with glittering objects.
- Set with bright ornaments.
- Set with shiny pieces.
- Adorned, as a costume.
- Decorated in a special way.