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246 Results — page 20 of 25Words matching S ? ? ? S (5 letters).
Most common crossword answer: SPURS (14 clues)
Spies — 10 crossword clues - noun - (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
- a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; "my spies tell me that you had a good time last night"
- catch sight of
- catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
- secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians"
- watch, observe, or inquire secretly
- noun - (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
Spins — 12 crossword clues - noun - a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
- a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin"
- a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
- cause to spin; "spin a coin"
- form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web"
- make up a story; "spin a yarn"
- prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"
- rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
- revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
- stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods"
- the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
- twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
- work natural fiber
- - Thick; crowded; compact; dense.
Spits — 9 crossword clues - noun - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
- a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
- a skewer for holding meat over a fire
- drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"
- expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
- rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
- the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
- utter with anger or contempt
- noun - a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
Spots — 12 crossword clues - noun - a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
- a business establishment for entertainment; "night spot"
- a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
- a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
- a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
- a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value; "an eight-spot"
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet"
- a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance; "they changed his spot on the program"
- a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
- a slight attack of illness; "he has a touch of rheumatism"
- a small con
Spuds — 4 crossword clues - noun - a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds
- A spadelike instrument, especially one with a narrow blade, as for digging up or cutting the roots of weeds.
a chisellike tool for removing bark.
a pointed leg or stake for staying or supporting dredging or earth-boring machinery.
- an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland; Slang for potato
- initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum; "The well was spudded in April"
- produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
- verb -
- expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
Spurs — 14 crossword clues - noun - a railway line connected to a trunk line
- a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- any sharply pointed projection
- equip with spurs; "spur horses"
- give heart or courage to
- goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"
- incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"
- strike with a spur
- tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
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What words match the pattern S ? ? ? S?
We found 246 words matching the pattern S ? ? ? S (5 letters).
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There are 246 possible 5-letter crossword answers for the pattern S ? ? ? S.
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