Crossword clue

Breakwater crossword clue

We have 13 answers for the clue “Breakwater”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is MOLE.

Top answer MOLE 4 letters · Stone sea barrier

All answers for “Breakwater”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
DAM 3 Barrier holding back water
4-letter answers
MOLE Best match 4 Stone sea barrier
PIER 4 Structure extending into the sea
DYKE 4 Embankment against the sea
DIKE 4 Embankment, American spelling
QUAY 4 Harbour platform
5-letter answers
JETTY 5 Structure projecting into water
GROIN 5 Low wall against erosion, American spelling
6-letter answers
GROYNE 6 Low wall against erosion, British spelling
7-letter answers
SEAWALL 7 Wall protecting the shore
BARRIER 7 Protective structure
BULWARK 7 Protective wall
10-letter answers
EMBANKMENT 10 Raised bank

What does “Breakwater” mean?

A noun for a barrier built out into the sea to protect a harbour or coast from waves.

Solving tip

Classic answers are MOLE, GROYNE (British spelling) or GROIN (American), JETTY and PIER. MOLE is common crosswordese.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is MOLE (4 letters) — Stone sea barrier. Other common answers are JETTY (5), PIER (4), GROYNE (6), GROIN (5).

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

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