The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TACKLE which also is the latest solution we found used in Crosswords Media in 2002.
Play on the gridiron crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TACKLE | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Play on the gridiron
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pass
- sneak
- trap
- snap
- punt
- bowl
- fake
- huddle
- lateral
- tackle
- back
- coach
Crossword Answer definitions
TACKLE noun- A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- A block and tackle.
- Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- (by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.
- A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
- A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
- Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
- An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- A man's genitalia.
- To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
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