Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Symbol Of Modesty Crossword Clue

There are 4 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is VEIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VEIL

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
298%6Exact Match!
395%7Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "VEIL" which means:

    noun
  • • A garment that covers the head and face
  • • A membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
  • • The inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)
  • • A vestment worn by a priest at high mass in the roman catholic church; a silk shawl
  • verb
  • • To obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
  • • Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She wore a beautiful lace veil on her wedding day."
  • • "The bride's face was hidden behind a sheer veil."

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:

*Water cooler
Abhorrent
___ of the earth

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times12 Jul 2013 Across 30
New York Times12 Jul 2009 Across 28
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
Affected modesty
The Guardian Quick - 03 Aug 2016
The Guardian Quick / 03 Aug 2016
2
Eschew modesty
New York Times - 24 Aug 2014
New York Times / 24 Aug 2014
3
Eve's modesty garment?
The Guardian Quick - 07 Feb 2015
The Guardian Quick / 07 Feb 2015
4
Forgo modesty in a job interview
New York Times - 25 Jan 2013
New York Times / 25 Jan 2013
5
Hardly an instance of modesty
New York Times - 06 Sep 2012
New York Times / 06 Sep 2012
6
Modesty symbol in Islam
7
Symbol of modesty and faithfulness

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