Crossword clue
Accost crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Accost”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is WAYLAY.
Top answer
WAYLAY
6 letters · Stop and detain
All answers for “Accost”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| HAIL | 4 | Call out to |
| STOP | 4 | Halt someone |
| HALT | 4 | Stop someone |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| GREET | 5 | Address on meeting |
| BRACE | 5 | Confront, informal |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| WAYLAY Best match | 6 | Stop and detain |
| ASSAIL | 6 | Attack |
| ATTACK | 6 | Assault |
| COLLAR | 6 | Stop and detain |
| TACKLE | 6 | Confront |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ADDRESS | 7 | Speak to |
| SOLICIT | 7 | Approach with an offer |
| ASSAULT | 7 | Attack physically |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CONFRONT | 8 | Face aggressively |
| APPROACH | 8 | Come near and address |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| BUTTONHOLE | 10 | Detain in conversation |
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What does “Accost” mean?
A verb meaning to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.
Solving tip
Fits include WAYLAY, BUTTONHOLE, CONFRONT and HAIL. Short options include STOP and HAIL; note ACCOST implies boldness.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Accost"?
The most likely answer is WAYLAY (6 letters) — Stop and detain. Other common answers are BUTTONHOLE (10), CONFRONT (8), APPROACH (8), HAIL (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Accost"?
Answers to "Accost" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.