The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ADEPT , but the solution may also be ABLE which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Proficient crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ADEPT | 58 % | 5 |
| ABLE | 36 % | 4 |
| VERSED | 3 % | 6 |
| ADROIT | 1 % | 6 |
| APT | 1 % | 3 |
| HANDY | 1 % | 5 |
| EXPERT | 1 % | 6 |
Why may ABLE be the right solution?
The word "able" means having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something well. Therefore, it is a synonym for "proficient."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Proficient
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- adept
- skilled
- skillful
- skilful
- expert
- practiced
- good
- fluent
- competent
- knowledgeable
- capable
- mastery
Crossword Answer definitions
ADEPT noun- One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
- Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
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 ADEPT
- Highly skilled
- Masterful
- Skillful
- Shows advanced skill
- Proficient
- Skilled
- Able one
- Expert
- Crackerjack
- Particularly skillful
More clues leading to the result ABLE
- A, in code
- Capable of making a BALE?
- Competent
- Confident
- Having the wherewithal
- Self-assured
- Up to the job
- Up to the task
- Willing's follower?
- Qualified
More clues leading to the result VERSED
- Knowledgeable
- Skilled
- Knowledgeable (in)
- Experienced (in)
- Experienced
- Familiar
- Proficient
- Skilled.
- Well informed.
- Skilled (in).
More clues leading to the result ADROIT
- Nimble
- Skillful
- Canny
- Experienced
- Deft
- Good in awkward spots
- Highly skilled
- Good with one's hands
- Cleverly skilled
- Dexterous
More clues leading to the result APT
- Appropriate
- Exactly suitable
- Likely
- NYC home
- Part of a city residential address
- Prone
- Quick to learn
- Given
- Suitable
- Clever
More clues leading to the result HANDY
- Within reach
- Useful
- Blues pioneer W.C.
- Easy to reach
- Good with tools
- Not all thumbs
- Within easy reach
- Good to have around
- Proficient
- Good at repairs