The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word POISE , but the solution may also be APLOMB which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Self-assurance crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| POISE | 52 % | 5 |
| APLOMB | 27 % | 6 |
| ELAN | 13 % | 4 |
| BRASS | 4 % | 5 |
| PRESENCE | 4 % | 8 |
| COOL | 2 % | 4 |
Why may APLOMB be the right solution?
The word "aplomb" means self-assurance or confidence in a difficult situation, making it the right answer to the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Self-assurance
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- self-confidence
- confidence
- sureness
- assurance
- authority
- assertiveness
- self-esteem
- trust
- security
- insurance
- self confidence
- self efficacy
Crossword Answer definitions
POISE noun- A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
- Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
- Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
- A condition of hovering, or being suspended.
- A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimetre.
- Weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs.
- The weight, or mass of metal, used in weighing, to balance the substance weighed.
- That which causes a balance; a counterweight.
- To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
- To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
- To be of a given weight; to weigh.
- To add weight to, to weigh down.
- To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
- To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
- To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
- To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
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 POISE
More clues leading to the result APLOMB
- Poise
- Sang-froid
- Style
- Grace under fire
- Poise under duress
- Crisis handler's asset
- Composure
- Self-confidence
- Savoir-faire
- Grace under pressure
More clues leading to the result ELAN
More clues leading to the result BRASS
- Copper and zinc alloy
- High-ranking military officers
- Military material?
- Self-assurance
- Military leaders
- Pentagon figures
- Top military
- Marching band, largely
- Orchestra section
- Effrontery
More clues leading to the result PRESENCE
- Being
- Personal bearing
- Imposing appearance
- Invitation request
- Immediate vicinity
- Proximity
- Dignity.
- Bearing.
- Mien.
- Immediate vicinity.