The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLAPS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Shows appreciation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| CLAPS | 75 % | 5 | 
| THANKS | 25 % | 6 | 
Why may CLAPS be the right solution?
The answer "CLAPS" is the right solution to the clue "Shows appreciation" because clapping is a common way to express gratitude or approval.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shows appreciation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- thanks
 - thank you
 - gratitude
 - grateful
 - much obliged
 - thankful
 - thankfulness
 - thanking
 - appreciate
 - thank
 - thanksgiving
 - appreciative
 
Crossword Answer definitions
CLAPS noun- The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
 - The explosive sound of thunder.
 - Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
 - A slap with the hand, usually in a jovial manner.
 - A single, sudden act or motion; a stroke; a blow.
 - The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
 - A dropping of cow dung (presumably from the sound made as it hits the ground)
 
- To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
 - To applaud.
 - To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
 - To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
 - To come together suddenly with noise.
 - To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).
 - To set or put, usually in haste.
 - To shoot (somebody) with a gun.
 
- (with "the") Gonorrhea.
 
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More clues leading to the result CLAPS
- Thunder booms
 - Keeps time, in a way
 - Praises manually
 - Puts palms together
 - Cleans erasers
 - Applauds
 - Plays pat-a-cake
 - Joins in an ovation
 - Signals for the butler
 - ___ for: summons