The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word GOO , but the solution may also be GOOP which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Sticky substance crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GOO | 42 % | 3 |
| GOOP | 35 % | 4 |
| GUM | 12 % | 3 |
| RESIN | 8 % | 5 |
| TAR | 4 % | 3 |
Why may GOOP be the right solution?
The answer to "Sticky substance" is "GOOP" because goop is a colloquial term used to describe any thick, sticky substance or material.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sticky substance
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- adhesive
- glue
- cement
- mold
- form
- sealant
- plaster
- sealer
- cast
- casting
- runner
- epoxy
Crossword Answer definitions
GOO noun- Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery; frequently of vague or unknown composition, slime or a bodily fluid.
- Excessive, showy sentimentality.
- To apply goo to something.
- An example of baby talk.
- To produce baby talk.
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 GOO
- Slime
- Sticky stuff
- Maudlin sentimentality
- Icky stuff
- Slimy stuff
- Sticky substance
- Baby word
- Melted caramel, e.g.
- Grody stuff
- Sentimental drivel
More clues leading to the result GOOP
- Slime
- Sticky stuff
- Stuff to smear
- Slimy stuff
- Viscous gunk
- Failed fudge, maybe
- Yucky stuff
- Sticky substance
- Gunk
- Sticky gunk
More clues leading to the result GUM
- It may be a stick
- It's chewed
- Chewy stuff
- It may be in a stick
- Bazooka, e.g.
- Bubble blower's mouthful
- Orbit, e.g.
- See 25-Across
- Chew on it
- Adhesive
More clues leading to the result RESIN
- "Jurassic Park" mosquito preserver
- Amber
- Amber, for one
- Plant exudation
- Tree secretion
- Pine exudation
- Varnish ingredient
- Gum
- Pine product
- Bug trapper