The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NERVE , but the solution may also be GALL which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Temerity crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NERVE | 57 % | 5 |
| GALL | 36 % | 4 |
| RASHNESS | 7 % | 8 |
Why may GALL be the right solution?
"GALL" is the right answer because temerity is defined as excessive confidence or boldness, which can be seen as being impudent or insolent, and "GALL" fits this description as a synonym.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Temerity
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- audacity
- audaciousness
- boldness
- daring
- courage
- folly
- recklessness
- nerve
- effrontery
- gall
- chutzpah
- gumption
Crossword Answer definitions
NERVE noun- A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
- A neuron.
- A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood
- Courage, boldness.
- Patience.
- Stamina, endurance, fortitude.
- Audacity, gall.
- (polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.
- (in the plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.
- Sinew, tendon.
- To give courage.
- To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
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 NERVE
More clues leading to the result GALL
- Impudent boldness
- Rub sore
- Saddle sore
- Nerve
- Unmitigated __
- Irk big-time
- Chutzpah
- Effrontery
- Some nerve
- Brazen boldness