The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word INURE , but the solution may also be SET Down which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Harden crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INURE | 30 % | 5 |
| ENURE | 26 % | 5 |
| SET | 26 % | 3 |
| STEEL | 5 % | 5 |
| OSSIFY | 4 % | 6 |
| GEL | 3 % | 3 |
| SEAR | 2 % | 4 |
| CAKE | 2 % | 4 |
| BAKE | 1 % | 4 |
| INDURATE | 0 % | 8 |
| SEASON | 0 % | 6 |
| CONDITION | 0 % | 9 |
| SET Down | 0 % | 38 |
Why may SET be the right solution?
The word "harden" can mean to solidify or make firm. Similarly, the word "set" can mean to solidify or become firm, making it the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Harden
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- temper
- inure
- season
- toughen
- tighten
- solidify
- strengthen
- set
- reinforce
- enure
- hickey
- fortify
Crossword Answer definitions
INURE verb- To cause someone to become accustomed to something (usually) unpleasant.
- To take effect, to be operative.
- To commit.
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 INURE
- Accustom to hardship
- Condition
- Accustom
- Habituate
- Harden
- Toughen up
- Toughen
- Acclimate
- Get used to
- Make accustomed
More clues leading to the result ENURE
- Accustom
- Harden
- Harden: Var.
- Harden (var.)
- Get used to (var.)
- Accustom, variantly
- Get hardened
- Habituate
- Habituate (var.)
- Accustom (var.)
More clues leading to the result SET
- Challenging card game
- Complete group
- Congeal
- Gel
- Get firm
- Jet follower
- Kind of point or shot
- Play opener
- Salon job
- Solidify
More clues leading to the result STEEL
- Drum material
- Like 1943 pennies
- Pittsburgh export
- Product of Bethlehem
- Kind of wool
- Superman's makeup?
- Type of wool
- Shade of gray or blue
- Iron-carbon alloy
- Stainless ___
More clues leading to the result OSSIFY
- Harden
- Become bone-hard
- Turn into bone
- Become rigid
- Bone up?
- Become bony
- Get set in one's ways
- Turn to bone
- Harden into bone
- Harden, in a way
More clues leading to the result GEL
- Hair stuff
- Set
- Some toothpaste
- Stylist's supply
- Toothpaste, perhaps
- Hair stiffener
- Mousse for the hair
- Take shape
- Hair mousse
- Hair-care goo
More clues leading to the result SEAR
- Burn the surface of
- Char
- Scorch
- Scorch, in cooking
- Singe
- Burn
- Really roast
- Char meat
- Affix a brand to
- Burn slightly
More clues leading to the result CAKE
- Block of soap
- Soap unit
- Iced treat
- Urinal deodorizer
- Bribery tool for potty training, perhaps
- Candle holder
- "The Distance" '90s band
- Big wedding expense
- Piece of soap
- Encrust
More clues leading to the result BAKE
- Lie in the sun
- Cause to rise, maybe
- Blaze up
- Make bread
- Swelter
- Work in the pie biz
- Prepare a pizza
- Suffer in the sun
- Sit in hot sun
- Bask in the sun
More clues leading to the result INDURATE
More clues leading to the result SEASON
- Make more flavorful
- Time of year
- Spice up
- Add herbs to
- Recipe direction
- Make use of sage
- Shake spices on
- Add salt and pepper
- Hit with herbs
- Add spices to