Crossword clue
Grovel crossword clue
We have 12 answers for the clue “Grovel”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is CRAWL.
Top answer
CRAWL
5 letters · Behave obsequiously
All answers for “Grovel”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BOW | 3 | Bend in submission |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FAWN | 4 | Seek favour abjectly |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| CRAWL Best match | 5 | Behave obsequiously |
| TOADY | 5 | Flatter servilely |
| CREEP | 5 | Behave obsequiously |
| KNEEL | 5 | Get down in submission |
| COWER | 5 | Crouch in fear |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CRINGE | 6 | Bow servilely |
| KOWTOW | 6 | Act subserviently |
| SUCK UP | 6 | Flatter to gain favour |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| TRUCKLE | 7 | Submit obsequiously |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| BOOTLICK | 8 | Fawn over |
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What does “Grovel” mean?
Verb: to behave obsequiously to win favour, or to crawl or lie face down in submission.
Solving tip
Base-form verbs: CRAWL, FAWN, TOADY, KOWTOW. Watch British vs American variants like GROVEL/GROVELLING doubling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Grovel"?
The most likely answer is CRAWL (5 letters) — Behave obsequiously. Other common answers are FAWN (4), CRINGE (6), KOWTOW (6), TOADY (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Grovel"?
Answers to "Grovel" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.