Crossword clue

Flourish crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Flourish”, from 4–8 letters. The most likely answer is THRIVE.

Top answer THRIVE 6 letters · Grow vigorously

All answers for “Flourish”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
BOOM 4 Experience rapid growth
WAVE 4 Move to and fro
5-letter answers
BLOOM 5 Be in full flower
WIELD 5 Hold and use
SWING 5 Move with a sweeping motion
TWIRL 5 Spinning flourish
FLAIR 5 Stylishness
6-letter answers
THRIVE Best match 6 Grow vigorously
FLOWER 6 Reach a peak
7-letter answers
PROSPER 7 Succeed financially
BLOSSOM 7 Develop in a healthy way
BURGEON 7 Grow rapidly
FANFARE 7 Short tune on brass
PANACHE 7 Flamboyant confidence
8-letter answers
BRANDISH 8 Wave a weapon
CURLICUE 8 Decorative curl in writing

What does “Flourish” mean?

As a verb, flourish means to grow vigorously and thrive, or to wave something about dramatically. As a noun it means a bold gesture, an ornamental curve in handwriting, or a fanfare of music.

Solving tip

Cover all senses: thrive (THRIVE, BLOOM, PROSPER), wave (WAVE, BRANDISH, WIELD) and noun senses (FANFARE, CURLICUE, FLAIR). BLOOM and BOOM suit short slots.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is THRIVE (6 letters) — Grow vigorously. Other common answers are PROSPER (7), BLOOM (5), BLOSSOM (7), BOOM (4).

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

Answers to "Flourish" range from 4–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.