Answer to "Performs, in a way" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PLAYS , but the solution may also be LIPSYNCS which is one of the most recent solution (2003 in LA Times).

Performs, in a way crossword clue answers

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

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
PLAYS	33 %	5
LIPSYNCS	33 %	8
EMOTES	33 %	6

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Performs, in a way

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

• hot dog
• -ator
• active
• air
• bit
• drone
• droning
• extemporize
• father
• fraud
• function
• hand

Crossword Answer definitions

PLAYS noun

1. Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
2. Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
3. The conduct, or course, of a game.
4. An individual's performance in a sport or game.
5. A short sequence of action within a game.
6. (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
7. A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
8. A theatrical performance featuring actors.
9. A major move by a business or investor.
10. A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
11. The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.
12. Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
13. An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
14. A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
15. (now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

PLAYS verb

1. To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
2. To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
3. To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
4. To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
5. (heading) To produce music or theatre.
6. (heading) To behave in a particular way.
7. To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
8. To move to and fro.
9. To put in action or motion.
10. To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
11. To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

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 PLAYS

• Obie candidates
• Some Shakespeare works
• Makes believe
• "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Romeo and Juliet"
• "Our Town" and "Othello"
• "Coriolanus" and "Cymbeline"
• Nonmusical Broadway fare
• Frolics
• They can be double or triple
• Subjects in huddles

More clues leading to the result LIPSYNCS

• Pretends to sing
• Performs, in a way
• Fakes it, in a way
• Mouths
• Pretends to be singing
• Feigns singing
• Fakes it, as a singer

More clues leading to the result EMOTES

• Engages in histrionics
• Hams it up
• Overacts
• Goes over the top on stage
• Cries on cue, e.g.
• Chews the scenery
• Makes sure the audience gets it
• Plays to the balcony
• Isn't very stoic, perhaps
• Shows feeling onstage