Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Pass Lightly Over Crossword Clue

There are 4 exact and 114 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is SKIM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SKIM

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
298%4Exact Match!
397%5Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SKIM" which means:

    noun
  • • A thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
  • • Reading or glancing through quickly
  • adjective satellite
  • • Used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
  • verb
  • • Travel on the surface of water
  • • Move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
  • • Examine hastily
  • • Cause to skip over a surface
  • • Coat (a liquid) with a layer
  • • Remove from the surface
  • • Read superficially
  • adjective
  • • (of milk) having lowered fat content.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The teacher asked the students to skim the article before discussing it in class."
  • • "I like to skim the reviews before deciding which movie to watch."

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:

Tooth
State of depression
Surrounded by

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick12 Apr 2011 Across 20
New York Times07 Mar 1978 Across 58
New York Times20 Dec 1977 Down 47
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

ClueSource
1
Pass lightly over a point on a Kipling character
The Guardian Cryptic - 07 Aug 2006
The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Aug 2006
2
Pass over leg and fondle what jumpers go over
The Guardian Cryptic - 10 Jun 2015
The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jun 2015
3
Pass over lightly
New York Times - 23 May 1977
New York Times / 23 May 1977
4
To lightly pass over a surface
5
To pass lightly over
6
___-over lightly
New York Times - 28 Jan 1976
New York Times / 28 Jan 1976
7
___ over lightly
New York Times - 27 Dec 1976
New York Times / 27 Dec 1976

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