The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STRUM which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Play lightly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STRUM | 100 % | 5 |
Why may STRUM be the right solution?
"Play lightly" is a clue that suggests playing a musical instrument gently. The answer "STRUM" fits because strumming a guitar or other string instrument involves playing the strings lightly and quickly to produce a pleasant sound.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Play lightly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- strum
- twiddle
- disport
- trifle
- dink
- bob
- dabble
- gig
- pat
- pluck
- plucking
- scrape
Crossword Answer definitions
STRUM noun- The sound made by playing various strings of a stringed instrument simultaneously.
- The act of strumming.
- To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) using various strings simultaneously.
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