The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CRIES , but the solution may also be SWISS MADE which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Watchwords crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CRIES | 20 % | 5 |
| SWISS MADE | 20 % | 10 |
| SHIBBOLETHS | 20 % | 11 |
| MOTTOES | 20 % | 7 |
| LOOKMANOHANDS | 20 % | 13 |
Why may SWISS-MADE be the right solution?
"Watchwords?" is a clever play on words that hints at the answer being related to watches. "SWISS MADE" is a common mark found on watches, indicating high quality and precision.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Watchwords
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- word
- countersign
- password
- parole
- buzzwords
- instructions
- keys
- keywords
- motto
- mottoes
- mottos
- slogan
Crossword Answer definitions
CRIES noun- A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
- A shout or scream.
- Words shouted or screamed.
- A clamour or outcry.
- A group of hounds.
- (by extension) A pack or company of people.
- (of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.
- A desperate or urgent request.
- Common report; gossip.
- To shed tears; to weep.
- To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
- To shout, scream, yell.
- To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.
- To cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.
- To make oral and public proclamation of; to notify or advertise by outcry, especially things lost or found, goods to be sold, etc.
- Hence, to publish the banns of, as for marriage.
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 CRIES
- Reacts to onions
- Birdcalls, e.g.
- Blubbers
- Distress signals
- Clamors or rallying calls
- Is moved deeply
- Whoops
- Sheds tears
- Gets emotional
- Does some boo-hooing
More clues leading to the result SWISS MADE
More clues leading to the result SHIBBOLETHS
More clues leading to the result MOTTOES
- Slogans
- "Be prepared" and "E pluribus unum"
- Inspirational phrases
- Pithy phrases
- Statements of purpose
- Inspirational words, often
- Short expressions of guiding principles.
- Maxims.
- "Excelsior," "Eureka," etc.
- Watchwords