The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FILLS , but the solution may also be OBSTRUCTS which is one of the most recent solution (2020 in New York Times).
Plugs up crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FILLS | 40 % | 5 |
| CLOGS | 20 % | 5 |
| ESTOPS | 20 % | 6 |
| OBSTRUCTS | 20 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Plugs up
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stop
- stops
- plugged
- stopper
- coil
- cord
- male
- pib
- pim
- pin
- pinning
- apron
Crossword Answer definitions
FILLS verb- To occupy fully, to take up all of.
- To add contents to (a container, cavity or the like) so that it is full.
- To enter (something), making it full.
- To become full.
- To become pervaded with something.
- To satisfy or obey (an order, request or requirement).
- To install someone, or be installed, in (a position or office), eliminating a vacancy.
- To treat (a tooth) by adding a dental filling to it.
- To fill or supply fully with food; to feed; to satisfy.
- To trim (a yard) so that the wind blows on the after side of the sails.
- (of a male) To have sexual intercourse with (a female).
- (after a possessive) A sufficient or more than sufficient amount.
- An amount that fills a container.
- The filling of a container or area.
- Inexpensive material used to occupy empty spaces, especially in construction.
- Soil and/or human-created debris discovered within a cavity or cut in the layers and exposed by excavation; fill soil.
- An embankment, as in railroad construction, to fill a hollow or ravine; also, the place which is to be filled.
- A short passage, riff, or rhythmic sound that helps to keep the listener's attention during a break between the phrases of a melody.
- One of the thills or shafts of a carriage.
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 FILLS
- Satisfies
- Sates
- Repairs a cavity
- Tops off
- Satiates
- Leaves no room in
- Packs to the top
- Pours to the brim
- Doesn't leave room in
- Gases (up)
More clues leading to the result CLOGS
- Clunky shoes
- Problems solved with snakes
- Noisy shoes
- Thick-soled sandals
- Heavy footwear
- Loud dance shoes
- Heavy dancing shoes
- Drain problems
- Drain woes
- Drain blockers
More clues leading to the result ESTOPS
- Prevents, legally
- Bars
- Bars at the bar
- Bars, in law
- Ends at the bar
- Holds up at the bar
- Holds up in court?
- Legally impedes
- Prevents, legally speaking
- Bars in court