The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CLEAT , but the solution may also be STRUT which is one of the most recent solution (2009 in New York Times).
Supporting piece crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAT | 33 % | 5 |
| STRUT | 33 % | 5 |
| STAY | 33 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Supporting piece
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cleat
- leg
- stay
- strut
- backstay
- bridge
- eib
- ground
- rib
- rin
- sling
- swivel
Crossword Answer definitions
CLEAT noun- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
- To strengthen with a cleat.
- To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
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 CLEAT
- Sport shoe feature
- Traction aid
- Athletic supporter?
- Grip assistant
- Groundbreaker in sports
- Spike on a sole
- Giver of purchase
- Sports-shoe feature
- Turf gripper
- Shoe's traction aid
More clues leading to the result STRUT
- Prance
- __ one's stuff (show off)
- Do a cakewalk
- __ one's stuff
- Walk like a peacock
- Model carriage?
- Cocky walk
- Pompous pace
- Take vain steps?
- Go on parade