The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNCLENCH which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Relax, as fists crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UNCLENCH | 100 % | 8 |
Why may UNCLENCH be the right solution?
"Relax" is the definition and "as fists" is the wordplay. "Fists" suggests that we need to look for a word meaning "hands clenched in anger or determination". "Unc" is an abbreviation of "uncle" which can mean "relax" or "ease up". So, "unc" followed by "clench" gives us "uncle(n)ch", which means "relax, as fists".
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Crossword Answer definitions
UNCLENCH verb- To open (something that was clenched).
- To relax, especially one's muscles.
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