Crossword clue
Lineage crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Lineage”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is ANCESTRY.
All answers for “Lineage”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| LINE | 4 | Series of ancestors or descendants |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| BLOOD | 5 | Family origin |
| STOCK | 5 | Ancestral line |
| BIRTH | 5 | Origin by descent, as of noble birth |
| HOUSE | 5 | Noble or royal family |
| ROOTS | 5 | Family origins |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| FAMILY | 6 | Group descended from one ancestor |
| STRAIN | 6 | Line of descent, especially of animals |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DESCENT | 7 | Derivation from an ancestor |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| ANCESTRY Best match | 8 | Line of forebears |
| PEDIGREE | 8 | Recorded line of ancestors |
| HERITAGE | 8 | What is inherited by birth |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BLOODLINE | 9 | Line of direct descent |
| PARENTAGE | 9 | Identity and origin of one's parents |
| GENEALOGY | 9 | Traced line of descent |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| EXTRACTION | 10 | Ethnic or family origin |
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What does “Lineage” mean?
A noun for a person's line of descent from an ancestor, or more broadly their family background. It is also used of animals and of the origins of ideas.
Solving tip
Short slots suit LINE, BLOOD and STOCK. For longer ones consider ANCESTRY (8), PEDIGREE (8), BLOODLINE (9) or EXTRACTION (10).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Lineage"?
The most likely answer is ANCESTRY (8 letters) — Line of forebears. Other common answers are DESCENT (7), LINE (4), BLOOD (5), STOCK (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Lineage"?
Answers to "Lineage" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.