The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SHIBBOLETHS , 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| SHIBBOLETHS | 20 % | 11 | 
| MOTTOES | 20 % | 7 | 
| LOOKMANOHANDS | 20 % | 13 | 
| CRIES | 20 % | 5 | 
| SWISS MADE | 20 % | 10 | 
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
SHIBBOLETHS noun- A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
- A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
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 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
More clues leading to the result LOOKMANOHANDS
- Cry from a daring biker
- Watchwords?
- Puzzle's theme (said by a young cyclist!)
- Biker's cry
- Cry while doing a stunt ... or a hint to 2-, 7- and 12-Down
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