The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AMUSES , but the solution may also be DELIGHTS which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Tickles crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AMUSES | 61 % | 6 |
| PLEASES | 17 % | 7 |
| ELATES | 9 % | 6 |
| TITILLATES | 9 % | 10 |
| DELIGHTS | 4 % | 8 |
Why may DELIGHTS be the right solution?
The word "tickles" is a verb that means to cause someone to experience a sensation of itching or tingling. "Delights" is a verb that means to give great pleasure or satisfaction. Both words share a similar meaning of causing pleasure or enjoyment, making "delights" a suitable answer for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tickles
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- thrill
- titillate
- amuses
- entertains
- inspires
- excites
- wakens
- soothes
- captivates
- rustles
- startles
- prickling
Crossword Answer definitions
AMUSES verb- To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
- To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.
- To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
- To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.
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 AMUSES
- What entertainment does
- Makes laugh
- Regales
- Entertains
- Brings about a smile, often
- Tickles pink
- Tickles
- Charms
- Gets a smile out of
- Makes smile
More clues leading to the result PLEASES
- Tickles pink
- Gives gratification to
- Satisfies
- Delights
- Makes satisfied
- Gratifies
- Gives satisfaction to
- Makes happy
- Tickles
- Makes content
More clues leading to the result ELATES
- Sends to cloud nine
- Makes joyful
- Overjoys
- Sends
- Makes jubilant
- Lifts up
- Makes happy
- Fills with glee
- Suffuses with joy
- Tickles pink