Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Pries Crossword Clue

There are 5 exact and 31 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is SNOOPS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SNOOPS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
97%6Exact Match!
noun

• a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

96%5Exact Match!
noun

• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

• a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

• the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

• a small distance

• a symbol of inquisitiveness

• the sense of smell (especially in animals)

• a natural skill

• a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• advance the forward part of with caution

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• push or move with the nose

• rub noses

• defeat by a narrow margin

95%6Exact Match!
noun

• a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

• a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

• a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

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:

Vagabond
Young salamanders
Record holder

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times16 Sep 2015 Down 32
New York Times18 Apr 1991 Across 21
New York Times30 Dec 1988 Across 40
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
Foreign student pries, missing nothing
The Guardian Cryptic - 12 Apr 2011
The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Apr 2011
2
Pries (from)
New York Times - 31 Jul 2022
New York Times / 31 Jul 2022
3
Pries around, grabbing sofa's last spring, perhaps
Telegraph Cryptic - 11 Apr 2023
Telegraph Cryptic / 11 Apr 2023
4
Pries loose violently
5
Pries open
New York Times - 10 May 2023
New York Times / 10 May 2023
6
Pries open lids
7
Pries out
New York Times - 01 Oct 1991
New York Times / 01 Oct 1991

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