The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TOAST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Something to butter up crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TOAST | 100 % | 5 |
Why may TOAST be the right solution?
The phrase "butter up" is often used figuratively to mean to flatter or praise someone in order to gain favor. Toast is something that is commonly buttered, so "something to butter up" refers to toast.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Something to butter up
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crock
- baste
- flatter
- cajole
- brown-nose
- woo
- churn
- blandish
- roll
- support
- dip
Crossword Answer definitions
TOAST noun- Toasted bread.
- A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.
- A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.
- (chiefly US) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.
- Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
- A transient, informational pop-up window.
- To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
- To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
- To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
- To warm thoroughly.
- To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
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