The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SEDATIVE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Tranquilizer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SEDATIVE | 60 % | 8 |
| RELAXER | 20 % | 7 |
| EASER | 20 % | 5 |
Why may SEDATIVE be the right solution?
The answer "SEDATIVE" is the right solution because a tranquilizer is a substance that calms or relaxes a person or animal, and a sedative is a type of drug that has a calming effect on the central nervous system. They both have similar effects, making "SEDATIVE" the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tranquilizer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tranquillizer
- antianxiety agent
- tranquilliser
- sedative
- anesthetic
- painkiller
- pill
- veterinarian
- veterinary
- downer
- tranquilisers
- tranquilizing
Crossword Answer definitions
SEDATIVE noun- An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
- (pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
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 SEDATIVE
- Calming substance
- Chilling order?
- Calming
- Tending to calm
- Remedy for irritation.
- Having a calming effect.
- Pain assuager.
- Calming.
- Having a soothing effect.
- Tending to soothe.
More clues leading to the result RELAXER
- Lotion that straightens curls
- Slackening agent.
- Lazy one.
- Hammock occupant
- Soft music, for one.
- Back rub, for one
- Tranquilizer
- Salon treatment
- Easy-chair occupant
- Cream that might cause breakage