The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word GAGS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Silences crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GAGS | 40 % | 4 |
| MUTES | 15 % | 5 |
| MUMSTATES | 10 % | 9 |
| QUIETS | 10 % | 6 |
| SHUTSUP | 5 % | 7 |
| QUELLS | 5 % | 6 |
| STILLS | 5 % | 6 |
| HUSHES | 5 % | 6 |
| MUFFLES | 5 % | 7 |
Why may GAGS be the right solution?
"GAGS" can mean to silence someone by putting something in their mouth, hence it fits the clue "Silences".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Silences
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- quiet
- still
- quieten
- hush
- hush up
- muteness
- secrecy
- secretiveness
- shut up
- burke
- silents
- silent
Crossword Answer definitions
GAGS noun- A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
- An order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject.
- A joke or other mischievous prank.
- A device or trick used to create a practical effect; a gimmick
- A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.
- A mouthful that makes one retch or choke.
- Mycteroperca microlepis, a species of grouper.
- To experience the vomiting reflex.
- To cause to heave with nausea.
- To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.
- To pry or hold open by means of a gag.
- To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.
- To choke; to retch.
- To deceive (someone); to con.
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 GAGS
- Stand-up arsenal
- Feigns disgust
- Practical jokes
- Comedy routines
- Novelty-shop merch
- Comic's stock in trade
- Pie in the face, etc.
- Comedian's repertoire
- Jackie the Joke Man's arsenal
- Running jokes
More clues leading to the result MUTES
- Silences, as a TV
- Brass mufflers
- Trumpet adjuncts
- Brass accessories
- Silences
- Remote buttons
- Tones down
- Quiets down
- Squelches, as sound
- Softens
More clues leading to the result MUMSTATES
More clues leading to the result QUIETS
- Pacifies
- Silences
- Calms
- Calms down
- Oils, maybe
- Shushes
- Stills
- Quells
- Shuts up, more politely
- Places a gag order on, say
More clues leading to the result SHUTSUP
More clues leading to the result QUELLS
More clues leading to the result STILLS
- Partner of Crosby and Nash
- Photographs
- A Crosby partner
- "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" songwriter
- Calms
- Motion picture frames
- Film frames
- The "S" of CSNY
- Publicity photos from movies
- Moonshiners' devices
More clues leading to the result HUSHES
- Quiets
- Awed crowd reactions
- Tells to be quiet
- Quiets.
- Sudden silences
- Covers (up)
- Silences
- Calms
- Stunned crowd reactions
- Stills