The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BIRRS , but the solution may also be HUMS which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Whirs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BIRRS | 33 % | 5 |
| HUMS | 33 % | 4 |
| SKIRS | 33 % | 5 |
Why may HUMS be the right solution?
The word "HUMS" is a synonym for "whirs," as both refer to a low, steady sound like that of a machine in operation.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Whirs
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- whizz
- whiz
- whirr
- birr
- purr
- fan
- drive
- machine
- away
- clicks
- birling
- bur
Crossword Answer definitions
BIRRS noun- Force, vigor, energy
- A strong wind.
- The force of movement; rush, impetus, momentum, driving force
- A thrust or push.
- A whirring noise
- A strong trilling.
- To make a whirring noise; make a noise like that of revolving wheels, or of millstones at work.
- To lurch or set to spinning.
- The currency of Ethiopia, divided into 100 santims.
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 BIRRS
- Whirring sounds
- Currency of Ethiopia
- Fluttering sounds
- Whirs.
- Whirring sounds.
- Whirrs.
- Ethiopian bills
- Vibrant whirring sounds
More clues leading to the result HUMS
- Is busy
- Bustles
- Runs smoothly
- Chugs on all cylinders
- Really cooks
- Forgets the words, maybe
- Indistinct sounds of mingled voices
- Purrs
- Drones
- Plays a kazoo, basically