The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TINE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Prong crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TINE | 99 % | 4 |
| NIB | 1 % | 3 |
| TIME | 1 % | 4 |
Why may TINE be the right solution?
"TINE" is the correct answer because a prong is a pointed projection, typically part of a fork or antler, and "tine" specifically refers to the pointed projection on a fork or antler.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prong
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- prongy
- tined
- divided
- forked
- biramous
- bifurcate
- branched
- tine
- tip
- pin
- chisel
- jack
Crossword Answer definitions
TINE noun- A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
- A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
- A wild vetch or tare.
- Small, diminutive
- Trouble; distress; teen.
- To kindle; to set on fire.
- To rage; to smart.
- To shut in, or enclose.
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 TINE
- Flatware prong
- Fork feature
- Fork part
- Pitchfork feature
- Pitchfork part
- Antler branch
- Prong
- Fork point
- Sticking point?
- Antler point
More clues leading to the result NIB
- Pen point
- Beak
- Penpoint
- Tip of a pen
- Calligrapher's tip
- Point of writing
- Sharpie tip
- Writing part
- The point of writing?
- Tip for a writer?