Crossword clue

Bearing crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Bearing”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is MIEN.

Top answer MIEN 4 letters · Person's look or manner

All answers for “Bearing”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
AIR 3 Impression given by manner
4-letter answers
MIEN Best match 4 Person's look or manner
PORT 4 Old word for carriage or bearing
5-letter answers
POISE 5 Graceful and composed manner
6-letter answers
MANNER 6 Way of behaving
COURSE 6 Direction travelled
7-letter answers
POSTURE 7 Position of the body
HEADING 7 Direction a craft points
8-letter answers
CARRIAGE 8 Way of holding the body
DEMEANOR 8 Outward behaviour; American spelling
CARRYING 8 Supporting or transporting
ENDURING 8 Putting up with
9-letter answers
DEMEANOUR 9 Outward behaviour; British spelling
RELEVANCE 9 Connection to the matter in hand
DIRECTION 9 Line along which something lies
10-letter answers
DEPORTMENT 10 Way one stands and walks

What does “Bearing” mean?

A noun for the way a person stands and behaves, for relevance to a matter, or for a direction measured by compass. It is also the present participle of 'bear', meaning carrying, enduring or producing.

Solving tip

MIEN and AIR are the short answers for demeanour, and COURSE or HEADING for direction. In cryptic clues 'bearing' can indicate a compass point (N, S, E, W) or that one part of the answer contains another.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Bearing"?

The most likely answer is MIEN (4 letters) — Person's look or manner. Other common answers are AIR (3), CARRIAGE (8), POSTURE (7), MANNER (6).

How many letters are in the answer to "Bearing"?

Answers to "Bearing" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.