Answer to "Mnemonic devices" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PEGS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2014.

Mnemonic devices crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
PEGS	50 %	4
ACRONYMS	50 %	8

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mnemonic devices

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• memory aids
• cues
• reminders
• tips
• peg
• ptca
• pvc
• pci
• bess
• rom
• cpr
• ef

Crossword Answer definitions

PEGS noun

1. A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
2. Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its tail to measure its body length.
3. A protrusion used to hang things on.
4. A support; a reason; a pretext.
5. A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
6. A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold
7. A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
8. A place formally allotted for fishing
9. A leg or foot.
10. One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.
11. A step; a degree.
12. Short for clothes peg.
13. A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
14. A stump.
15. The penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo.

PEGS verb

1. To fasten using a peg.
2. To affix or pin.
3. To fix a value or price.
4. To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
5. To throw.
6. To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.)
7. To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.
8. To reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge).
9. (typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.
10. To keep working hard at something; to peg away.

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 PEGS

• Cribbage requirement
• Throws from the outfield
• Hurls (home)
• Hits, as in dodgeball
• Mastermind pieces
• Cribbage pieces
• Cribbage scorers
• Identifies
• Tie rack's many
• They're turned to tune

More clues leading to the result ACRONYMS

• Mnemonic devices
• UNICEF and UNESCO
• CARE and CORE
• SALT and NAFTA
• NATO and AWOL, e.g.
• MoMA and Epcot, e.g.
• Nascar and FIFA, e.g.
• Words formed from initial letters
• 'MoMA' and 'OPEC,' e.g.
• OPEC, NATO, etc.