The crossword puzzle clue "Closes forcefully" has 42 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 18, 2020, the highest-ranked answer is SLAMS (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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42 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SLAMS
Closes forcefully
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2020
99%
SLAMS
Closes forcefully
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
8%
ASSERT
Claim forcefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
ASSERT
Claim forcefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
PROTIPS
"Say 'aye' forcefully and project confidence," e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
PROTIPS
"Say 'aye' forcefully and project confidence," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
WHOP
Strike forcefully
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
WHOP
Strike forcefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
YEET
Toss aside forcefully, in slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
YEET
Toss aside forcefully, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
UPROOT
Remove forcefully
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
UPROOT
Remove forcefully
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
COERCE
Persuade forcefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
8%
COERCE
Persuade forcefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
8%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
YEETS
Throws forcefully, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
8%
YEETS
Throws forcefully, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
8%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
8%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
8%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
8%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
8%
SPEW
Flow out forcefully
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
8%
SPEW
Flow out forcefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
8%
WREST
Take away forcefully
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
8%
WREST
Take away forcefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
8%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
8%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
8%
CODAS
Musical closes
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
8%
CODAS
Musical closes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
8%
YANK
Pull forcefully
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 29, 2023
8%
YANK
Pull forcefully
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 29, 2023
8%
STOMP
Tread forcefully
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2023
8%
STOMP
Tread forcefully
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2023
8%
HURL
Throw forcefully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2023
8%
HURL
Throw forcefully
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
8%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
8%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
8%
FLING
Throw forcefully
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
FLING
Throw forcefully
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
EJECT
Throw out forcefully
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2022
8%
EJECT
Throw out forcefully
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2022
8%
TALKSTOUGH
Speaks forcefully
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 5, 2022
8%
TALKSTOUGH
Speaks forcefully
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 5, 2022
8%
RAMINTO
Butt forcefully
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
8%
RAMINTO
Butt forcefully
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
8%
OUTLATE
Partying until the club closes, maybe
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
8%
OUTLATE
Partying until the club closes, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
8%
THRUSTS
Pushes forcefully
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2021
8%
THRUSTS
Pushes forcefully
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
8%
SEALSUP
Securely closes
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2021
8%
SEALSUP
Securely closes
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
8%
THRUST
Push forcefully
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2021
8%
THRUST
Push forcefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Tightly closes again
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2020
8%
RESEALS
Tightly closes again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2020
8%
SLAMON
Apply forcefully, as the brakes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
SLAMON
Apply forcefully, as the brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
RAM
Crash into forcefully
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2020
8%
RAM
Crash into forcefully
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2020
8%
SEIZE
Take forcefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
8%
SEIZE
Take forcefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
8%
SPEWS
Ejects forcefully
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2020
8%
SPEWS
Ejects forcefully
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2020
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
LETSON
Discloses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
1%
LETSON
Discloses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
BFF
Letters for your closest pal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2024
1%
BFF
Letters for your closest pal
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
REVEALS
Discloses
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2022
1%
REVEALS
Discloses
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2022
1%
ALASKA
U.S. state closest to Russia
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2020
1%
ALASKA
U.S. state closest to Russia
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2020
1%
INNER
___ circle (closest advisers)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2020
1%
INNER
___ circle (closest advisers)
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2020
1%
APES
Our closest relatives at the zoo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2020
1%
APES
Our closest relatives at the zoo
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Closes forcefully" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 42 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SLAMS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Closes forcefully"?
The best answer for "Closes forcefully" is SLAMS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Closes forcefully" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 18, 2020.