The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word POISED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Having a graceful and elegant bearing crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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POISED | 100 % | 6 |
Why may POISED be the right solution?
The word "poised" means having a graceful and elegant bearing. It perfectly matches the clue, making it the right solution.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Having a graceful and elegant bearing
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- genteel
- copperplate
- poise
- awkward
- cumbersome
- inept
- uneasy
- chic
- smarting
- smarts
- veneer
- manner
Crossword Answer definitions
POISED verb- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- To be of a given weight; to weigh.
- To add weight to, to weigh down.
- To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
- To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
- To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
- To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
- Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- Ready, prepared.
- Balanced, in position, equilibrium
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