The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LAUDS , but the solution may also be EXTOLS which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Praises crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LAUDS | 73 % | 5 |
| EXALTS | 14 % | 6 |
| KUDOS | 2 % | 5 |
| TALKSUP | 2 % | 7 |
| HOSANNAS | 2 % | 8 |
| SALUTES | 2 % | 7 |
| EXTOLS | 2 % | 6 |
| EXTOLLS | 2 % | 7 |
Why may EXTOLS be the right solution?
The clue "Praises" is asking for a verb that means to speak highly of something or someone. "Extols" fits this definition perfectly as it means to praise highly or to laud.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Praises
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- kudos
- congratulations
- acclaim
- accolades
- applauds
- appreciates
- boat
- builds
- celebrates
- commend
- commendation
- commendations
Crossword Answer definitions
LAUDS noun- Praise or glorification.
- Hymn of praise.
- (in the plural, also Lauds) A prayer service following matins.
- To praise, to glorify
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 LAUDS
- Raves loudly over
- Bestows kudos on
- Heaps kudos on
- Praises
- Praises highly
- Composes a 40 Across to
- Gives kudos to
- Speaks highly of
- Glorifies
- Showers with praise
More clues leading to the result EXALTS
- Glorifies
- Praises
- Puts on a pedestal
- Raises
- Sings the praises of
- Praises highly
- Raises high up.
- Ennobles.
- Glorifies.
- Ennobles
More clues leading to the result KUDOS
- Thumbs up
- Music to performers' ears
- Praise
- "Good for you!"
- High praise
- Acclaim
- Compliments
- Accolades
- "Congratulations!"
- Fame and glory
More clues leading to the result TALKSUP
More clues leading to the result HOSANNAS
- Big accolades
- Praises
- Shouts of praise
- Shouts of adoration
- Holy hollers
- Church cheers
- Words of praise.
- Shouts of praise.
- Cries of adoration
- Acclamations
More clues leading to the result SALUTES
- Ruffles and flourishes may accompany them
- Honors
- Military gestures
- Presenting arms, dipping colors, etc.
- Gestures to generals
- Military gestures of respect
- Military greetings
- Greets the general
- Acknowledges an officer
- Commends
More clues leading to the result EXTOLS
- Lauds
- Glorifies
- Raves about
- Celebrates
- Talks up
- Praises highly
- Sings the praises of
- Panegyrizes
- Praises highly.
- Celebrates.