Crossword clue
Revolving crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Revolving”, from 6–9 letters. The most likely answer is ROTATING.
All answers for “Revolving”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ROTARY | 6 | Acting by rotation |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| TURNING | 7 | Moving round a centre |
| ROLLING | 7 | Turning over and over |
| MULLING | 7 | Thinking over at length |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| ROTATING Best match | 8 | Turning about an axis |
| SPINNING | 8 | Turning round quickly |
| ORBITING | 8 | Travelling round a star or planet |
| CIRCLING | 8 | Moving in a ring |
| WHIRLING | 8 | Spinning rapidly |
| GYRATING | 8 | Moving in a spiral or circle |
| TWIRLING | 8 | Spinning lightly round |
| WHEELING | 8 | Turning in a wide curve |
| PIVOTING | 8 | Turning on a fixed point |
| ROTATORY | 8 | Relating to rotation |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| PONDERING | 9 | Turning over in the mind |
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What does “Revolving” mean?
A present participle or adjective describing movement in a circle around a centre or axis, as in a revolving door. Less often it means turning something over in the mind.
Solving tip
Most answers end in -ING, so the ending gives three letters for free. ROTARY (6) is the main exception; ORBITING suits one body going round another.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Revolving"?
The most likely answer is ROTATING (8 letters) — Turning about an axis. Other common answers are SPINNING (8), TURNING (7), ROTARY (6), ORBITING (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Revolving"?
Answers to "Revolving" range from 6–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.