Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Bristle Source Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 56 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is BOAR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BOAR

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
235%8 What could make Pierce Brosnan bristle is what makes double agents bristle - not a lot perhaps
319%6Bristle

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BOAR" which means:

    noun
  • • Old world wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in united states
  • • An uncastrated male hog

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The hunters tracked down a big boar in the forest."
  • • "The villagers set up traps to catch the wild boars that were destroying their crops."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Policeman's weapon
Curmudgeon
Gardener's tool

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times12 Sep 1988 Down 62
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

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Bristle
2
Bristle-like appendage on grass
The Guardian Quick - 30 Jun 2012
The Guardian Quick / 30 Jun 2012
3
Bristle; top class?
Telegraph Cross Atlantic - 10 Aug 2023
Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 10 Aug 2023
4
Shaped like a bristle
New York Times - 23 Feb 1989
New York Times / 23 Feb 1989
5
Stiff, pointed bristle
6
What could make Pierce Brosnan bristle is what makes double agents bristle - not a lot perhaps
The Guardian Cryptic - 16 Jan 2004
The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Jan 2004
7
Wheat bristle
New York Times - 18 Jan 1989
New York Times / 18 Jan 1989

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen