The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TENDING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Guarding, as a goal crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TENDING | 100 % | 7 |
Why may TENDING be the right solution?
The word "tending" can mean to guard or take care of something, such as a goal in sports.
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Crossword Answer definitions
TENDING verb- (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
- (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
- To contribute to or toward some outcome.
- (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
- To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
- To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
- To await; to expect.
- To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
- To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
- To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
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