The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word CAPS , but the solution may also be SHUTS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Puts a lid on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS | 42 % | 4 |
| COVERS | 17 % | 6 |
| SILENCES | 17 % | 8 |
| SEALS | 8 % | 5 |
| CLOSES | 8 % | 6 |
| SHUTS | 8 % | 5 |
Why may SHUTS be the right solution?
The word "shuts" means to close or put a lid on something, making it a fitting answer to the clue "Puts a lid on."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Puts a lid on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- topper
- liner
- block
- erects
- music
- progress
- putter
- tooth
- stopper
- bin
- bins
- bonnet
Crossword Answer definitions
CAPS noun- A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
- A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
- An academic mortarboard.
- A protective cover or seal.
- A crown for covering a tooth.
- The summit of a mountain, etc.
- An artificial upper limit or ceiling.
- The top part of a mushroom.
- (toy) A small amount of percussive explosive in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun.
- A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge of explosives.
- A bullet used to shoot someone.
- An international appearance.
- The top, or uppermost part; the chief.
- A respectful uncovering of the head.
- The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
- The uppermost of any assemblage of parts.
- Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
- A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
- A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
- A large size of writing paper.
- A lie or exaggeration.
- To cover or seal with a cap.
- To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
- To lie over or on top of something.
- To surpass or outdo.
- To set an upper limit on something.
- To make something even more wonderful at the end.
- To select a player to play for a specified side.
- To shoot (someone) with a firearm.
- To select to play for the national team.
- To salute by uncovering the head respectfully.
- To deprive of a cap.
- To tell a lie.
- Capitalization.
- An uppercase letter.
- To convert text to uppercase.
- Capacitor
- A recording or screenshot.
- To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
- A capsule of a drug.
- A wooden drinking-bowl with two handles.
- Capital letters; capitals.
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 CAPS
- Gowns' go-withs
- Mushroom tops
- Puts a lid on
- Kids' lids
- Mushroom parts
- U.c. letters
- LETTERS LIKE THESE
- Upper limits
- Uppercase
- Diamond headwear
More clues leading to the result COVERS
- Records another performer's song
- Hides from view
- Puts a lid on
- Philatelist's treasures.
- Spreads.
- Settings for a meal.
- Table fittings.
- Assumed identities
- Subs (for)
- Blankets
More clues leading to the result SILENCES
- Puts a lid on
- Uses a muffler
- Quiet times
- Muzzles
- Gags
- Hushes
- They may be deafening
- Stills
- Puts to rest
- Conversation breaks
More clues leading to the result SEALS
- Bering Sea swimmers
- Closes
- Navy elite
- Makes tight
- Harbor barkers
- Sea World performers
- Closes up
- Uses weatherstrip
- Tough Navy bunch
- Elite Navy group
More clues leading to the result CLOSES
- Puts a lid on
- Finishes
- Completes, as a deal
- Finalizes, as a deal
- Shuts
- Completes the deal
- Wraps up
- Flips the "Open" sign
- Admits no more customers
- Completes, as a home sale