The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OARED which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Obeyed the coxswain crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OARED | 40 % | 5 |
| STROKED | 40 % | 7 |
| ROWED | 20 % | 5 |
Why may OARED be the right solution?
The term "coxswain" refers to the person who steers a boat and gives directions to the rowers. To "obey the coxswain" means to follow their instructions, which would involve rowing with oars. Therefore, the answer "OARED" fits the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Obeyed the coxswain
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rowed
- sat
- order
- inspection
- row
- oar
- box
- cascade
- cascades
- example
- hardwired
- heel
Crossword Answer definitions
OARED adjective- Having oars.
- To row; to travel with, or as if with, oars.
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 OARED
- Had a scull session?
- Participated in crew
- Propelled a punt
- Toiled in the galley
- Propelled the dinghy
- Sculled
- Boated, maybe
- Propelled the boat
- Rowed
- Had a row?
More clues leading to the result STROKED
- Massaged
- Hit smoothly, as a ball
- Petted, as cats
- Buttered up
- Obeyed the coxswain
- Reassured with praise
- Flattered
- Hit with a club
- Caressed
- Rowed nearest stern in a racing shell.