The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HYPES , but the solution may also be STOKES Down which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Pumps up crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HYPES | 45 % | 5 |
| AMPS | 18 % | 4 |
| PSYCHS | 9 % | 6 |
| ENERGIZES | 9 % | 9 |
| STOKES Down | 9 % | 41 |
| ELATES | 9 % | 6 |
Why may STOKES-DOWN be the right solution?
The word "pumps" is a verb that means to fill with air or increase the pressure in something. "Stokes" is another verb that means to add fuel to a fire, which can be seen as increasing the intensity or pressure of the flames. Therefore, "Stokes" is a valid answer to the clue "Pumps up."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pumps up
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- inflates
- swells
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- pumper
- shod
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- lift
- luft
- well
- bucket
- head
- heads
Crossword Answer definitions
HYPES noun- A throw in which the wrestler lifts his opponent from the ground, swings him to one side, knocks up his nearer thigh from the back with the knee, and throws him on his back.
- To throw (an opponent) using this technique.
- Promotion or propaganda; especially exaggerated claims.
- To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.
- A drug addict.
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 HYPES
- Beats the drum for
- Publicity stunts
- Builds up in the media
- Oversized plugs
- Talks up
- Overpublicizes
- Ballyhoos
- Aggressive campaigns
- More than just plugs
- Plugs plus
More clues leading to the result AMPS
- Led Zeppelin's gear
- Meas.of current
- Pumps (up)
- Concert gear
- Equipment with gain and master knobs
- Fenders are often attached to them
- Rock roadies' gear
- Roadie's charge
- Pumps up the volume
- Gear hauled by roadies
More clues leading to the result PSYCHS
- Pumps (up)
- Intimidates, with "out"
- Makes nervous, with "out"
- Makes nervous (with "out")
- Intimidates
- Intimidates mentally, with "out"
- Inspires, with "up"
- Gives a pep talk, with "up"
- Intimidates (with "out")
- Excites, with "up"