Distend - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 02/06/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Distend.

9 letter answer(s) to distend

  1. expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
  2. move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically; "Gases bubbled up from the earth"; "Marx's ideas have bubbled up in many places in Latin America"

5 letter answer(s) to distend

  1. a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
  2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
  3. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
  4. become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
  5. cause to become swollen; "The water swells the wood"
  6. come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things); "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
  7. come up, as of a liquid; "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
  8. expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
  9. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music swelled to a crescendo"
  10. Inflame
  11. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
  12. very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Distend’

What's the best solution for Distend?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Distend is SWELL. Other possible answers include INTUMESCE.

How many solutions are there for Distend?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Distend.

Which crosswords feature clues like Distend?

Clues like Distend often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Metro, The Daily Telegraph GK, The Observer Speedy, Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard, among others.


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Keen10
Expand7
Hunky-dory7
Jim-dandy5
Super5
Terrif4
Peachy3
"Great!"2
"Peachy!"2
Great2
Balloon finally soars successfully1
Become enlarged1
Become larger; excellent1
Dandy that's experienced at sea1
Dandy waves at sea1
Excellent stock includes wine, initially1
Fine - mushroom1
Fine rise1
Foppish fellow also losing head1
Great movement of the sea1
Heave of the sea's surface1
Made-up cuties, men swell up1
Magic mushroom1
Old Bob kindly provides balloon1
Son in good health? That’s dandy1
Son not ill? Excellent!1
Splendid organ effect1
Splendid wave1
Swell music teen's playing1
Veronica's peed off? Great!1

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