The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STRUT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2009.
Supporting piece crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STRUT | 33 % | 5 |
| STAY | 33 % | 4 |
| CLEAT | 33 % | 5 |
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
STRUT noun- Protuberance, air pressure
- To swell; protuberate; bulge or spread out.
- (originally said of fowl) To stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
- To walk proudly or haughtily.
- To cause to swell; enlarge; give more importance to.
- To protrude; cause to bulge.
- A proud step or walk, with the head erect; affected dignity in walking.
- Swelling out; protuberant; bulging.
- A support rod.
- An instrument for adjusting the pleats of a ruff.
- To brace or support by a strut or struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.
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 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
More clues leading to the result STAY
- Canine command
- Corset support
- Command to Fido
- Hang in
- Remain
- Corset feature
- Don't budge
- Order to Fido
- Stick around
- "Wait, I don't want to be alone here!"