Crossword clue
Hum crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Hum”, from 4–7 letters. The most likely answer is DRONE.
All answers for “Hum”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| BUZZ | 4 | Humming noise |
| WHIR | 4 | Continuous buzzing, American spelling |
| PURR | 4 | Low vibrating sound |
| PONG | 4 | Smell bad, British slang |
| REEK | 4 | Smell strongly |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| DRONE Best match | 5 | Low continuous sound |
| WHIRR | 5 | Continuous buzzing, British spelling |
| THRUM | 5 | Continuous rhythmic hum |
| CROON | 5 | Sing softly |
| THROB | 5 | Pulsing sound |
| STINK | 5 | Smell bad, British slang |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| MURMUR | 6 | Soft continuous sound |
| BUSTLE | 6 | Be busy with activity |
| MUMBLE | 6 | Speak indistinctly |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| VIBRATE | 7 | Resonate |
| PULSATE | 7 | Throb rhythmically |
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What does “Hum” mean?
As a verb, to make a low continuous sound, sing with closed lips, or be busy and lively; as a noun, a low continuous sound. In British slang, to smell bad.
Solving tip
DRONE and BUZZ are common. Other fits: WHIR (or WHIRR), PURR, CROON, MURMUR, THRUM. British slang HONK or PONG suits the smell sense.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Hum"?
The most likely answer is DRONE (5 letters) — Low continuous sound. Other common answers are BUZZ (4), MURMUR (6), WHIRR (5), WHIR (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Hum"?
Answers to "Hum" range from 4–7 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.