The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LIMN , but the solution may also be DEPICT which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Portray crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LIMN | 35 % | 4 |
| ENACT | 24 % | 5 |
| DEPICT | 20 % | 6 |
| ARE | 8 % | 3 |
| REPRESENT | 3 % | 9 |
| DESCRIBE | 3 % | 8 |
| ACT | 3 % | 3 |
| ACTAS | 3 % | 5 |
| PERSONATE | 1 % | 9 |
Why may DEPICT be the right solution?
"Portray" is a synonym for "depict," which means to represent or show something in a particular way. In this case, "DEPICT" fits the clue because it means to portray something visually or with words.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Portray
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- limn
- depict
- impersonate
- present
- draw
- image
- outline
- photograph
- reflect
- illustrate
- paint
- display
Crossword Answer definitions
LIMN verb- To draw or paint; to delineate.
- To illuminate, as a manuscript; to decorate with gold or some other bright colour.
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 LIMN
- Depict by drawing
- Portray
- Paint a word-picture
- Describe in drawing
- Portray in words
- Draw or paint
- Depict in words
- Depict
- Trace the shape of
- Describe in great detail
More clues leading to the result ENACT
- Legislate
- Make into law
- Pass a law
- Put on the books
- Represent on stage
- Adopt a measure
- Pass
- Place into law
- Portray onstage
- Put into law
More clues leading to the result DEPICT
More clues leading to the result ARE
- "All the Things You ___"
- "Chances __"
- "Chances ___"
- "Violets __ blue..."
- "You ___ There"
- "__ you nuts?"
- "___ You Lonesome Tonight?"
- "____ you positive?"
- A backward ERA?
- Breathe
More clues leading to the result REPRESENT
More clues leading to the result DESCRIBE
- Bring to life, in a way
- Characterize
- Paint a picture of
- Talk about in detail
- Delineate.
- Picture in words.
- Set forth.
- Tell about.
- Narrate.
- Portray
More clues leading to the result ACT
- Be in a picture
- Charade
- Circus routine
- Class __
- Do something
- Drama part
- Ham it up
- Play the part
- Statute
- Tread the boards
More clues leading to the result ACTAS
- Play
- Represent
- Substitute for
- Function like
- Fill in for
- Assume the role of
- Fill the role of
- Perform the duties of
- Play the role of
- Serve the function of