The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PRIDES , but the solution may also be CRESTS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Plumes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PRIDES | 50 % | 6 |
| CRESTS | 50 % | 6 |
Why may CRESTS be the right solution?
The answer to "Plumes" is "CRESTS" because crests are decorative plumes or tufts of feathers on the head of certain birds.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Plumes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- plumage
- feather
- fleece
- preen
- dress
- soak
- hook
- pluck
- primp
- rob
- overcharge
- gazump
Crossword Answer definitions
PRIDES noun- The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
- (often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
- Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
- That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
- Show; ostentation; glory.
- Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,
- Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
- Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
- (collective) A company of lions or other large felines.
- The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
- Alternative letter-case form of Pride.
- To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
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