Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 7 | Mountaineers' feats | |
| 3 | 28% | 7 | Mountaineers, e.g. | |
Mountaineers Metal Spike Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 122 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PITON which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PITON
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PITON" which means:
- noun
- • A metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold verb
- • To put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a piton to secure himself to the rock face while climbing."
- • "The mountaineer drove a piton into the crack in the rock."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Chilean Pacific territory with monumental statuesDisplay of bad temper
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quick08 May 2013 | Across 23 | |
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 | Coorg mountaineers
New York Times -
15 Nov 1986 | New York Times / 15 Nov 1986 |
2 | Long-handled implement with a metal spike at one end | |
3 | Metal spike used in fishing | |
4 | Mountaineers
New York Times -
29 Oct 1994 | New York Times / 29 Oct 1994 |
5 | Mountaineers' feats
New York Times -
15 Apr 1977 | New York Times / 15 Apr 1977 |
6 | Mountaineers' wear
New York Times -
18 Jul 1999 | New York Times / 18 Jul 1999 |
7 | Mountaineers, e.g.
New York Times -
12 Jan 1985 | New York Times / 12 Jan 1985 |
