Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 9 | Believed to have reigned for 126 years | |
3 | 36% | 5 | A unit of capacity equal to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons | |
126 Kind Of 15 Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CLINCH" which means:
- noun
- • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- • A small slip noose made with seizing
- • The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
- • A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
- • A tight or amorous embrace verb
- • Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- • Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
- • Hold in a tight grasp
- • Embrace amorously
- • Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
- • Settle conclusively
An example sentence would be:
- • "The boxer landed a powerful clinch on his opponent."
- • "In wrestling, a clinch is a common technique used to gain control."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Is pub after zero pressure consistent here?Classically, bear right in America
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
The Guardian Cryptic20 Jan 2005 | Across 26 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | Believed to have reigned for 126 years | |
2 | Big name in 126 Down
New York Times -
19 Nov 1989 | New York Times / 19 Nov 1989 |
3 | Coin for 126 Across
New York Times -
14 Feb 1993 | New York Times / 14 Feb 1993 |
4 | Start of a comment by 3- and 126-Down
New York Times -
30 Jul 2006 | New York Times / 30 Jul 2006 |
5 | The integer preceding 126 | |
6 | With 81-Across, landmark 1972 album by 3- and 126-Down
New York Times -
30 Jul 2006 | New York Times / 30 Jul 2006 |
7 | With 126-Down, a noted humorist
New York Times -
30 Jul 2006 | New York Times / 30 Jul 2006 |