Drink Spirits Initially Something That Goes To The Head Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 182 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is SWIG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SWIG

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

Best Possible Answers

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	30%	8		Drink of the French - something that goes to the head
3	27%	9		Eat in low spirits, extremely low spirits

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SWIG" which means:

noun

• A large and hurried swallow

verb

• Strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
• To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

An example sentence would be:

• "He took a swig of water before continuing his run."
• "She handed him a swig of the strong-smelling medicine."

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:

The foreign fashion revealed by a singing John
Final military order received — is mission pared down?

Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Mar 2017	Down 25
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	Drink of the French - something that goes to the head The Guardian Cryptic - 07 Jan 2009	The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Jan 2009
2	Eat in low spirits, extremely low spirits The Guardian Cryptic - 01 May 2018	The Guardian Cryptic / 01 May 2018
3	Goes head-to-head New York Times - 21 Oct 1998	New York Times / 21 Oct 1998
4	Goes head-to-head
5	Goes head-to-head
6	Goes head to head New York Times - 02 May 2014	New York Times / 02 May 2014
7	Initially lacking punch (initially lacking): long time to get something to eat The Guardian Everyman - 24 Dec 2023	The Guardian Everyman / 24 Dec 2023