Crossword clue
Tar crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Tar”, from 2–8 letters. The most likely answer is PITCH.
All answers for “Tar”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2-letter answers | ||
| AB | 2 | Able-bodied seaman, abbreviated |
| 3-letter answers | ||
| GOB | 3 | American slang for a sailor |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SALT | 4 | Experienced sailor, informally |
| JACK | 4 | Sailor, as in jack tar |
| PAVE | 4 | Cover a road with a hard surface |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| PITCH Best match | 5 | Sticky black substance like tar |
| SMEAR | 5 | Stain, as in tar with the same brush |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SAILOR | 6 | One who works at sea |
| SEAMAN | 6 | Sailor below officer rank |
| SEA DOG | 6 | Old, experienced sailor |
| RATING | 6 | Non-commissioned sailor in the British navy |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| MARINER | 7 | Formal word for a sailor |
| ASPHALT | 7 | Tarry material for surfacing roads |
| BITUMEN | 7 | Black tarry mixture from petroleum |
| MATELOT | 7 | Sailor, in British slang from French |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| BLACKTOP | 8 | Tarry road surface, in American usage |
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What does “Tar” mean?
A noun for the thick, dark liquid distilled from wood or coal and used on roads and roofs, and a verb meaning to coat with it. It is also an old informal word for a sailor, short for 'tarpaulin'.
Solving tip
Check both senses: PITCH, ASPHALT and BITUMEN for the black substance, and SALT, GOB, JACK or SAILOR for the seaman. In British cryptics a sailor is often AB (able-bodied seaman).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Tar"?
The most likely answer is PITCH (5 letters) — Sticky black substance like tar. Other common answers are SAILOR (6), SALT (4), GOB (3), SEAMAN (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Tar"?
Answers to "Tar" range from 2–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.