The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEANS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Slightly favors, with "to" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEANS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may LEANS be the right solution?
The clue is asking for a verb that means "to slightly favor". "Leans" fits this definition as it can be used to describe someone showing a slight preference or inclination towards something or someone.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Slightly favors, with "to"
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Crossword Answer definitions
LEANS noun- (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- To hang outwards.
- To press against.
- Meat with no fat on it.
- An organism that is lean in stature.
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
- To conceal.
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