Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Thrusts Crossword Clue

There are 4 exact and 66 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is RAMS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RAMS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
97%4Exact Match!
noun

• a tool for driving or forcing something by impact

• the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries

• uncastrated adult male sheep

• the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19

verb

• strike or drive against with a heavy impact

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• undergo damage or destruction on impact

• crowd or pack to capacity

96%5Exact Match!
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• informal words for any attempt or effort

verb

• use a knife on

• stab or pierce

• poke or thrust abruptly

90%6 Motivates or compels
noun

• the act of applying force to propel something

• a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

• a road leading up to a private house

• the trait of being highly motivated

• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver

• the act of driving a herd of animals overland

• a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

• a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

• (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium

• a wide scenic road planted with trees

• (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash)

verb

• operate or control a vehicle

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

• cause someone or something to move by driving

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly

• cause to move back by force or influence

• compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment

• push, propel, or press with force

• cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• have certain properties when driven

• work as a driver

• move by being propelled by a force

• urge forward

• proceed along in a vehicle

• strike with a driver, as in teeing off

• hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally

• excavate horizontally

• cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling

• (hunting) search for game

• (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground

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:

Indulgences for 54-Across
Byrnes of "77 Sunset Strip"
Putdown

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times11 Nov 1995 Across 34
New York Times25 Oct 1988 Across 32
New York Times19 Oct 1987 Across 43
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
Abdominal thrusts lifesaving technique
2
Buttressed wall used to resist thrusts of a vault or roof
3
Fencing thrusts
New York Times - 03 Sep 1988
New York Times / 03 Sep 1988
4
Fencing thrusts: Var.
New York Times - 24 Aug 1976
New York Times / 24 Aug 1976
5
Sharp thrusts
New York Times - 04 Jun 1984
New York Times / 04 Jun 1984
6
Thrusts and counter-thrusts
The Guardian Speedy - 06 Dec 2015
The Guardian Speedy / 06 Dec 2015
7
Thrusts away
New York Times - 12 Jan 1984
New York Times / 12 Jan 1984

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