The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRESSING , but the solution may also be REARRANGEMENT which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in New York Sun).
Importunate crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PRESSING | 25 % | 8 |
| REARRANGEMENT | 25 % | 13 |
| EARNEST | 25 % | 7 |
| URGENT | 25 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Importunate
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- appealing
- imploring
- beseeching
- pleading
- importunity
- importune
- expostulation
- importuning
- importunities
- importuned
- remonstrances
- captious
Crossword Answer definitions
PRESSING verb- To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- To compress, squeeze.
- To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
- To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
- To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
- To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
- To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- To try to force (something upon someone).
- To hasten, urge onward.
- To urge, beseech, entreat.
- To lay stress upon.
- To throng, crowd.
- To print.
- To force into service, particularly into naval service.
- The application of pressure by a press or other means.
- A metal or plastic part made with a press.
- The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
- A memento preserved by pressing, folding, or drying between the leaves of a flat container, book, or folio. Usually done with a flower, ribbon, letter, or other soft, small keepsake.
- The extraction of juice from fruit using a press.
- A phonograph record; a number of records pressed at the same time.
- Urgent insistence.
- Needing urgent attention.
- Insistent, earnest, or persistent.
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 PRESSING
More clues leading to the result REARRANGEMENT
More clues leading to the result EARNEST
- Heartfelt
- Industrious
- Serious
- Bound and determined
- Not kidding
- Sincere
- Seriously sincere
- Frank
- From the heart
- Solemn