Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 14 | Exhibiting a lifestyle marked by abstemious habits | |
| 3 | 35% | 9 | Strictly disciplined and abstemious | |
More Abstemious Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DRIER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DRIER
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DRIER" which means:
- noun
- • A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
- • An appliance that removes moisture adjective
- • Free from or lacking moisture.
- • Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
- • Built without or lacking mortar.
- • Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
- • Athirst, eager.
- • Free from or lacking alcohol or alcoholic beverages.
- • Describing an area where sales of alcoholic or strong alcoholic beverages are banned.
- • Free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness, particularly:
- • (somewhat derogatory) involving computations rather than work with biological or chemical matter.
- • (of a sound recording) free from applied audio effects.
- • Without a usual complement or consummation; impotent.
- • Of a mass, service, or rite: involving neither consecration nor communion.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy a drier towel for the gym."
- • "The drier climate in the desert makes it difficult for plants to grow."
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:
British informersAuricular
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times10 Jul 1988 | Across 111 | |
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
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Abstemious
New York Times -
07 Feb 1980 | New York Times / 07 Feb 1980 |
2 | Abstemious - grave
The Guardian Quick -
29 Sep 2000 | The Guardian Quick / 29 Sep 2000 |
3 | Abstemious duck guzzling energy drink
Telegraph Toughie -
09 Apr 2024 | Telegraph Toughie / 09 Apr 2024 |
4 | Abstemious Greek character upset after fit of rage
Telegraph Cryptic -
26 Apr 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 26 Apr 2024 |
5 | Exhibiting a lifestyle marked by abstemious habits | |
6 | Most abstemious
The Guardian Quick -
25 Feb 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 25 Feb 2004 |
7 | Strictly disciplined and abstemious |
