The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DUCT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Word before tape or after tear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DUCT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may DUCT be the right solution?
The word "tape" can be preceded by "DUCT" to form "DUCT tape," and the word "tear" can be followed by "DUCT" to form "tear DUCT." Therefore, "DUCT" is the right solution that fits both parts of the clue.
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Crossword Answer definitions
DUCT noun- A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.
- An enclosure or channel for electrical cable runs.
- Guidance; direction.
- To channel something through a duct (or series of ducts).
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