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Reel Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 26/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps .
Hint 2: Synonyms
KEEL, SPIN, SPUN
Hint 3: Best answers
SPOOL, STAGGER, BOBBIN

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All 42 answers for Reel

Reel with 4 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
KEEL4
SPIN4
SPUN4
SWAG4

Reel with 5 letters (7)

AnswerLetters
SPOOL5
KEELS5
LURCH5
REELS5
SPINS5
SWAGS5
WHIRL5

Reel with 6 letters (7)

AnswerLetters
BOBBIN6
CAREEN6
GYRATE6
KEELED6
REELED6
SPOOLS6
WHIRLS6

Reel with 7 letters (11)

AnswerLetters
STAGGER7
BOBBINS7
CAREENS7
GYRATED7
GYRATES7
KEELING7
LURCHED7
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LURCHES7
REELING7
SWAGGED7
WHIRLED7

Reel with 8 letters (7)

AnswerLetters
CAREENED8
GYRATING8
LURCHING8
SPINNING8
STAGGERS8
SWAGGING8
WHIRLING8

Reel with 9 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
CAREENING9
STAGGERED9

Reel with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
SPIN AROUND10
STAGGERING10

Reel with 12 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
SCOTTISH REEL12
VIRGINIA REEL12

Synonyms for Reel

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What's the best solution for Reel?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Reel is SPOOL. Other possible answers include STAGGER, bobbin, bobbins, careen, careened, careening, careens, gyrate, among others.

How many solutions are there for Reel?

We have found 42 possible answers for the crossword clue Reel.

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What is another word for Reel?

We list 42 synonyms related to Reel. Common alternatives include KEEL, SPIN, SPUN, SWAG.

Which crosswords feature clues like Reel?

Clues like Reel often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent Inquisitor, The Observer Everyman, Daily Mail Quick, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sun Two Speed, among others.


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