Nub Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Nub?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Nub is CORE. Other possible answers include GIST, KERNEL, CRUX, center, centers, centre, centres, cores, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Nub?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Nub.

Q: What is another word for Nub?

We list 33 synonyms related to Nub. Common alternatives include SUM, CORE, GIST, MEAT.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Nub?

Clues like Nub often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mail Cryptic, The Independent Inquisitor, Daily Mirror, Sunday Express, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 03/04/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

a small lump or protuberance .

Hint 2: Synonyms

SUM, CORE, GIST

Hint 3: Best answers

CORE, GIST, KERNEL

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Best answers for Nub

4 letters

6 letters

KERNEL

All 34 answers for Nub

Nub with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SUM	3

Nub with 4 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
CORE	4
GIST	4
CRUX	4
MEAT	4
NUBS	4
PITH	4
STUB	4
SUMS	4

Nub with 5 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
CORES	5
GISTS	5
HEART	5
MEATS	5
PITHS	5
STUBS	5

Nub with 6 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
KERNEL	6
CENTER	6
CENTRE	6
HEARTS	6
MARROW	6
NUBBLE	6

Nub with 7 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
CENTERS	7
CENTRES	7
ESSENCE	7
KERNELS	7
MARROWS	7
NUBBLES	7

Nub with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ESSENCES	8

Nub with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SUBSTANCE	9

Nub with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
INWARDNESS	10
SUBSTANCES	10

Nub with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
NITTY-GRITTY	11

Nub with 12 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
HEART AND SOUL	12
INWARDNESSES	12

Synonyms for Nub

We found 33 synonyms.

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ESSENCES

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What's the best solution for Nub?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Nub is CORE. Other possible answers include GIST, KERNEL, CRUX, center, centers, centre, centres, cores, among others.

How many solutions are there for Nub?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Nub.

How do I find a solution for Nub?

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What is another word for Nub?

We list 33 synonyms related to Nub. Common alternatives include SUM, CORE, GIST, MEAT.

Which crosswords feature clues like Nub?

Clues like Nub often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mail Cryptic, The Independent Inquisitor, Daily Mirror, Sunday Express, among others.

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