The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GAFFS , but the solution may also be SNAGS which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in New York Times).
Hooks crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GAFFS | 25 % | 5 |
| SNAGS | 25 % | 5 |
| CLASPS | 25 % | 6 |
| HAMI | 25 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hooks
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crochet
- knock off
- mitt
- fleece
- soak
- swipe
- pluck
- mauler
- lift
- pinch
- glom
- draw
Crossword Answer definitions
GAFFS noun- A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.
- A minor error or faux pas, a gaffe.
- A trick or con.
- The upper spar used to control a gaff-rigged sail.
- A garment worn to hide the genitals.
- To use a gaff, especially to land a fish.
- To cheat or hoax.
- To gamble.
- To affix or cover with gaffer tape.
- (especially Manchester and Cockney) A place of residence.
- A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by lighting electricians.
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 GAFFS
- Large fish hooks
- Fishing spears
- Fishing hooks
- Large fishing hooks
- Fishhooks
- Very large fish hooks
- Angler's hooks
- Lineman's climbing aids
- Lineman's aids
- Iron fishhooks
More clues leading to the result SNAGS
- Hose problems
- Glitches
- Bumps in the road
- Obstructions
- Snatches
- Unforeseen problems
- Riverboat hazards
- Stumbling blocks
- Gets caught, in a way
- Obstacles
More clues leading to the result CLASPS
- Envelope fasteners
- Envelope features
- Holds on to
- Parts of some envelopes
- Necklace parts
- Brooches, e.g.
- Hugs
- Necklace securers
- Fasteners
- Embraces