The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BURP which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2022.
Pat on the back? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BURP | 50 % | 4 |
| PRAISE | 19 % | 6 |
| KUDO | 13 % | 4 |
| COMPLIMENT | 6 % | 10 |
| LAUD | 6 % | 4 |
| KUDOS | 6 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pat on the back?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tip of the hat
- good job
- big up
- hat tip
- wind at one's back
- helping hand
- good run
- lucky dog
- send out
- slap on the wrist
- good lick
- feather in one's cap
Crossword Answer definitions
BURP noun- A belch.
- To emit a burp.
- To cause someone (such as a baby) to burp.
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 BURP
- "Excuse me" preceder
- Garfield comment
- Garfield's eructation
- Garfield's comment
- Pat on the back, say
- Pat on the back?
- [I drank too fast]
- After-dinner comment?
- Give a pat on the back to, perhaps
- Give a pat on the back to, possibly
More clues leading to the result PRAISE
- Commend
- Means of raising self-esteem
- "Let There Be ___" (Sandi Patty song)
- Build up
- Huzzahs
- Purpose of an ode
- Eulogy content
- Laud
- Compose an ode to, e.g.
- Glorify
More clues leading to the result KUDO
- Pat on the back
- Accolade
- Compliment
- Singular compliment?
- Glory
- Acclaim
- Tribute
- Bit of praise
- Singular praise?
- Bit of praise, in modern usage
More clues leading to the result COMPLIMENT
More clues leading to the result LAUD
- Extol
- Praise
- Praise in a big way
- Sing the praises of
- Glorify
- Heap praise on
- Shower with praise
- Eulogize
- Heap praise upon
- Praise to the heavens