Crossword clue
Axilla crossword clue
We have 6 answers for the clue “Axilla”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is ARMPIT.
All answers for “Axilla”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| PIT | 3 | Informal short form of armpit |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| AXIL | 4 | Angle between leaf and stem |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| OXTER | 5 | Scots and northern English word for armpit |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ARMPIT Best match | 6 | Hollow under the arm |
| HOLLOW | 6 | Depression beneath the shoulder |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| UNDERARM | 8 | Area beneath the arm |
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What does “Axilla” mean?
The anatomical name for the hollow beneath the joint of the arm and shoulder. In botany it is the upper angle between a leaf and the stem.
Solving tip
ARMPIT (6) is almost always the answer, with UNDERARM for eight letters. OXTER is the Scots and northern English word and turns up in British puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Axilla"?
The most likely answer is ARMPIT (6 letters) — Hollow under the arm. Other common answers are UNDERARM (8), OXTER (5), AXIL (4), PIT (3).
How many letters are in the answer to "Axilla"?
Answers to "Axilla" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.