The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BETTER which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2002.
Preferable crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
---|---|---|
BETTER | 75 % | 6 |
NICER | 25 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Preferable
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- preferred
- desirable
- preferential
- preference
- prefer
- favourite
- favoured
- favored
- favorite
- beneficial
- wise
- appropriate
Crossword Answer definitions
BETTER noun- An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
- Greater in amount or quantity
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
- (properties and qualities)
- (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
- (of quantities)
- In good health.
- Good, content.
- Prudent; good; well-advised.
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- (manner) Completely, fully.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- To improve.
- To become better; to improve.
- To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
- To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
- (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.
- A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result BETTER
- Outdo
- Recovering
- "I'm still not sold, but ..."
- Healed
- Improved
- "___ late than never"
- Showing improvement
- On the mend
- End of the quip
- Preferable