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”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.