Consume - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Consume?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Consume is EAT. Other possible answers include DEVOUR, EATUP, INGEST, USE, USE UP, USEUP.

Q: How many solutions are there for Consume?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Consume.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Consume?

Clues like Consume often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian Prize, The Times Specialist, Sunday Mirror, The Sun Coffee Time, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 28/06/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Consume.

6 letter answer(s) to consume

DEVOUR

destroy completely; "Fire had devoured our home"
eat greedily; "he devoured three sandwiches"
eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"
enjoy avidly; "She devoured his novels"

INGEST

serve oneself to, or consume regularly; "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"

USE UP

as of time or space; "It took three hours to get to work this morning"; "This event occupied a very short time"
require (time or space); "It took three hours to get to work this morning"; "This event occupied a very short time"
use up (resources or materials);
use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week"

3 letter answer(s) to consume

EAT

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"
take in food; used of animals only; "This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?"
take in solid food; "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?"
use up (resources or materials);
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way; "What's eating you?"

USE

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"
avail oneself to;
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
habitually do something (use only in the past tense);
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
seek or achieve an end by using to on

5 letter answer(s) to consume

EATUP

USEUP

Frequently asked questions about ‘Consume’

What's the best solution for Consume?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Consume is EAT. Other possible answers include DEVOUR, EATUP, INGEST, USE, USE UP, USEUP.

How many solutions are there for Consume?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Consume.

Which crosswords feature clues like Consume?

Clues like Consume often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian Prize, The Times Specialist, Sunday Mirror, The Sun Coffee Time, among others.

Clue	Answers
Put away	18
Take in	17
Finish	12
Relish	11
Advantage	9
Eat	9
Purpose	9
Swallow	9
Exhaust	8
Exploit	8
Practice	8
Run through	8
Down	7
Get down	7
Corrode	6
Exercise	6
Function	6
Value	6
Work	6
Eat greedily	5
Employ	5
Manipulate	5
Occupy	5
Operate	5
Snack	5
Bring to bear	4
Chew out	4
Consumption	4
Devour	4
Graze	4
Munch	4
Nosh	4
Really enjoy	4
Sup	4
Wolf down	4
"Dig in!"	3
"What's the ___?"	3
Break bread	3
Handling	3
Have	3
Have something	3
Kind of tax	3
Middle of the question	3
Pack away	3
Pecking order?	3
Put to work	3
Scoff	3
Spend	3
Take advantage of	3
"Have some!"	2

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