The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREVENTS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2018.
Nips in the bud crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PREVENTS | 25 % | 8 |
| AVERTS | 25 % | 6 |
| ENDS | 25 % | 4 |
| STIFLES | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Nips in the bud
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- nip
- check
- quash
- suppress
- stifle
- repress
- subdue
- subjugate
- crush
- subdued
- quell
- denominational
Crossword Answer definitions
PREVENTS verb- To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
- To take preventative measures.
- To come before; to precede.
- To outdo, surpass.
- To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
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 PREVENTS
More clues leading to the result AVERTS
- Forestalls
- Staves off
- Turns away
- Wards off
- Heads off at the pass
- Keeps from happening
- Prevents
- Precludes
- Fends off
- Dodges
More clues leading to the result ENDS
- Comes to a conclusion
- Loose ____
- Means justification, to some
- Odds' partner
- Pulls the plug on
- Remnants
- Shakespeare title word
- Some are split
- These may be tight or split
- They can be tight or loose