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Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 27, 2023 Answers

The clue "Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on February 27, 2023 has 140 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that HATTIP (6 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.

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140 Other Potential Answers

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HATTIP
Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
4%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
SALUTE
Military gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
NODS
Signs of recognition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
NAME
___ recognition
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
ACCOLADE
Bit of recognition
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
OPENARMS
Symbolic welcoming gesture
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
WAVEBYE
Make a parting gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
COMEHERE
Words that might accompany a beckoning hand gesture
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
TIPOFTHEHAT
Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
SHRUG
"I dunno" gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
ASEXUAL
Like someone uninterested in getting physical, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
4%
ZSNAP
Sassy letter-shaped gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
4%
SCAR
Mark that may be emotional or physical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
4%
SCARS
Mementos that can be physical or emotional
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
PCP
Doc seen for a physical
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
NOD
Affirming gesture
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
4%
VEE
Churchill gesture
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
4%
OHITSYOU
Words of recognition ... and a hint to understanding 17-, 28- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
4%
ITSYOU
Cry of recognition
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
4%
SIGN
Catcher's gesture to a pitcher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
4%
HOVERHANDS
Group photo pose in which there is no physical contact
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
4%
GEO
Lead-in to "thermal" or "physical"
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
4%
AHA
Cry of recognition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2024
4%
CREDITSCORE
3+1+1+2+1+1, for a word meaning "recognition"
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
4%
FACEPALM
"What were they thinking" gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
4%
VSIGN
Winner’s gesture
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
4%
AIRKISS
Romantic gesture from across the room, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
4%
IGETTHATALOT
Note of recognition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
4%
NOM
Oscar recognition, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
4%
WRIST
Slap on the ___ (metaphorical small punishment)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
4%
FANTASTICFOUR
Superhero team with the physical features of 19-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
4%
THEWIZARDOFID
Certain facial recognition pro?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2024
4%
WINK
Knowing gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2023
4%
STOPTHECHOP
Rhyming slogan opposing a Kansas City Chiefs fan gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2023
4%
FACESCAN
Biometric recognition method
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
4%
ASL
Communication syst. in which an ILY gesture means "I love you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
4%
PRINT
Computer command for making a physical copy
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
4%
DEMISEXUAL
Needing an emotional bond for physical attraction
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
4%
CAREERPATHS
Ways up a metaphorical ladder
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
4%
EMPTY
Meaningless, as a gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
4%
PETEY
*Apt nickname for a physical therapist
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2023
4%
YOGIISM
"Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2023
4%
THINICE
Literal and metaphorical danger spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
4%
IMHONORED
"Thank you for the recognition"
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
4%
TOTAL
Wreck beyond recognition
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
4%
CHEFSKISS
"Perfection" gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2022
4%
MICDROP
Confident gesture after a performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2022
4%
INAROW
Like metaphorical ducks, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
4%
SLEEVE
Place to hide a metaphorical ace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
4%
BIOSCAN
High-tech physical
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2022
4%
META
Prefix with "physical"
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
4%
DUE
Deserved, as recognition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
4%
MEEK
Like a metaphorical doormat
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
4%
HELM
Leader's metaphorical spot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
4%
SLIDE
What a coach's hands-down gesture may mean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2021
4%
OHO
Expression of recognition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2021
4%
HEALTH
Word after "physical" or "mental"
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2021
4%
EXAM
Word after final or physical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2021
4%
TENFOOT
Like a metaphorical pole
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
4%
FIT
In good physical shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2020
4%
ALLSHAPESANDSIZES
A wide physical variety
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
4%
HEADSLAP
"D'oh!" gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2020
4%
NEEDLE
Item in a metaphorical haystack
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
4%
CURTSYING
Polite gesture from Alice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2020
4%
CASHIERSCHECKUP
Supermarket employee's physical?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2020
4%
MATRYOSHKADOLLS
Wooden Russian set, or a physical analogue for the starred answers
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2020
4%
WAVEHI
Greet with a gesture
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2020
4%
CHESTBUMP
Celebratory gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2019
4%
OSCARNOD
Character recognition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
4%
GARBAGESCAN
What optical character recognition software often produces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2019
4%
OKSIGN
"Go ahead" hand gesture
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 13, 2019
4%
CATFEET
Sandburg's metaphorical fog carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
4%
WAVEFAREWELL
Part with a gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2019
4%
DUSTPAN
One involved in a sweeping gesture?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2019
4%
THUMBSUP
"OK" gesture
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 12, 2019
4%
HUG
Affectionate gesture
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 5, 2018
4%
AFTERYOU
Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2018
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SWIPES
App gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
OKSIGNS
"Good to go" hand gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
STRUGGLEBUS
Bumpy ride, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
1%
NORTHSTAR
Guiding principle, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
MUDRAS
Symbolic hand gestures in Hinduism
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
SPRINGCHICKEN
Young person, metaphorically
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
TOE
Little piggy, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
ESP
Precognition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
BEDOFROSES
Easy life, metaphorically (In this answer, unscramble letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Precarious plan, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
HATS
Roles, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
MAKELOVE
Be physically intimate
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
IRONRULE
Totalitarianism, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
WII
Gaming console with a gesture-based controller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2024
1%
RAWDATA
Nonphysical mining material
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
BLUEMOON
Rare occasion, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
YMCA
Party song title spelled out with gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2024
1%
ATSEA
Lost, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
1%
IDEA
Lightbulb, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
1%
WETNOODLE
Person who's no fun, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
INABSENTIA
While not physically attending
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
1%
STEELTRAP
Good memory, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
1%
ANARMANDALEG
High price to pay, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
1%
SHRUGS
"I dunno" gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
1%
ROT
Corruption, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
SOTOSPEAK
"... you know, metaphorically"
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2023
1%
CRAW
Sticking point, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
1%
REDINK
Business losses, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
1%
LEPER
Social outcast, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
1%
ROCK
Dependable partner, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
1%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
1%
FLOCK
Congregation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
HAT
Role, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
SOPS
Conciliatory gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2022
1%
EXAMS
Finals or physicals
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2021
1%
STY
Messy room, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
1%
VSIGNS
Churchillian gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2021
1%
RAY
Bit of hope, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
1%
MAKEHAY
Be opportunistic, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2021
1%
SNAPS
Digital "I've got it!" gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2020
1%
BOAT
Situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2020
1%
EAR
Attention, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
1%
POKE
Pig's place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2020
1%
MELTINGPOT
Heterogeneous group, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
1%
HEARTH
Home, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
1%
STAB
Attempt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2020
1%
BEAVERS
Busy ones, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
1%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
1%
SEED
Little bit of doubt, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2020
1%
MEALTICKET
Announcer's voice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2019
1%
LANDMINE
Explosive situation, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
ITWASTHISBIG
Phrase including hand gestures symbolized by the puzzle circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2018

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 27, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 140 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HATTIP (6 letters).
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The best answer for "Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical" is HATTIP with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gesture of recognition, physical or metaphorical" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on February 27, 2023.
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