The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TENSES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2018.
Stiffens crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TENSES | 45 % | 6 |
| STARCHES | 18 % | 8 |
| SETS | 9 % | 4 |
| GIRDS | 9 % | 5 |
| STEELS | 9 % | 6 |
| TENSESUP | 9 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stiffens
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tighten
- tighten up
- constrain
- stiff
- stiffness
- stiffest
- stiffeners
- stiffy
- rigidifies
- rigidness
- stiff neck
- tightens
Crossword Answer definitions
TENSES noun- (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) To apply a tense to.
- To make or become tense.
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 TENSES
- Past and imperfect
- Freezes up
- 42-Across expertise
- Language class lesson
- Stiffens
- Grammarian's concern
- Conjugation concerns
- Reacts to a strange noise, perhaps
- Past, present and future
- Present and past
More clues leading to the result STARCHES
- Stiffens
- Rice and pasta, e.g.
- Bread and potatoes.
- Stiffens.
- Potatoes, beans, etc.
- Dietary taboo, for some
- Food grouping
- Food group
- Pasta and such
- Part of a food pyramid
More clues leading to the result SETS
- Arranges a table
- Collections
- Gig components
- Goes down
- Tennis units
- Tennis-match units
- Venn-diagram areas
- Chess and tea
- Lays in place
- Sun events
More clues leading to the result GIRDS
- Binds with a belt
- Braces
- Encircles
- Stiffens
- Strengthens
- Hems in
- Prepares, as for action
- Braces (oneself)
- Binds up
- Fastens up.
More clues leading to the result STEELS
- Prepares for action
- Prepares for battle
- Stiffens up
- Makes tough
- Hardens
- Fills with resolution
- Toughens (oneself)
- Makes resolute
- Stiffens
- Becomes resolved