The crossword clue "Gives sparingly" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on October 4, 2020 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 36 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is DOLES (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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36 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DOLES
Gives sparingly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2020
99%
DOLES
Gives sparingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2020
8%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
8%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
OWL
One who gives a hoot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
OWL
One who gives a hoot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
PAINTINGSMOCK
Article of clothing that gives a pop of color?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
PAINTINGSMOCK
Article of clothing that gives a pop of color?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
PICTUREWINDOW
It gives a good view of the outdoors
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
8%
PICTUREWINDOW
It gives a good view of the outdoors
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
8%
AHAB
He gives Starbuck's orders
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2023
8%
AHAB
He gives Starbuck's orders
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
8%
NOTARY
Person who gives their stamp of approval?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2023
8%
NOTARY
Person who gives their stamp of approval?
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2023
8%
TBAR
It gives skiers a lift
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2023
8%
TBAR
It gives skiers a lift
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2023
8%
CONSERVE
Utilize sparingly
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
8%
CONSERVE
Utilize sparingly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
OAR
It gives a rower power
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2022
8%
OAR
It gives a rower power
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
8%
DEALIO
"What's the __?": slangy "What gives?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2022
8%
DEALIO
"What's the __?": slangy "What gives?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2022
8%
HINDI
Language that gives us "pajamas" and "shampoo"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2022
8%
HINDI
Language that gives us "pajamas" and "shampoo"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2022
8%
AGATHACHRISTIE
This A.C. gives me a chill!
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2022
8%
AGATHACHRISTIE
This A.C. gives me a chill!
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2022
8%
BLOODDONOR
One who gives pints to a bank
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2022
8%
BLOODDONOR
One who gives pints to a bank
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2022
8%
PRO
One who gives pointers to newbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2022
8%
PRO
One who gives pointers to newbs
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2022
8%
SIGN
What a coach gives a base runner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2022
8%
SIGN
What a coach gives a base runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2022
8%
GUITAR
Instrument that gives learners calluses
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
8%
GUITAR
Instrument that gives learners calluses
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
8%
DOLE
Give (out) sparingly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2021
8%
DOLE
Give (out) sparingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2021
8%
LENO
Longtime TV host who gives automotive advice in ÒPopular MechanicsÓ
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2021
8%
LENO
Longtime TV host who gives automotive advice in ÒPopular MechanicsÓ
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2021
8%
IMAX
It gives you the big picture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2021
8%
IMAX
It gives you the big picture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2021
8%
SPEECH
The best man gives one
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2021
8%
SPEECH
The best man gives one
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2021
8%
TURMERIC
Spice that gives yellow curry its color
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2021
8%
TURMERIC
Spice that gives yellow curry its color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2021
8%
RATION
Use sparingly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2020
8%
RATION
Use sparingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
8%
VOTE
What the 19th Amendment gives women the right to do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2020
8%
VOTE
What the 19th Amendment gives women the right to do
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2020
8%
BOA
Snake that gives live birth
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2020
8%
BOA
Snake that gives live birth
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2020
8%
HIGHSTANDARDS
What a professor who rarely gives A's has (5 to 9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2020
8%
HIGHSTANDARDS
What a professor who rarely gives A's has (5 to 9)
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2020
8%
CLIPJOINT
Barbershop that either cheats you or gives you what you paid for? (... 1-4)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2020
8%
CLIPJOINT
Barbershop that either cheats you or gives you what you paid for? (... 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2020
8%
LHASA
City that gives its name to a dog breed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2019
8%
LHASA
City that gives its name to a dog breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2019
8%
ARIEL
Princess who gives up her voice to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2019
8%
ARIEL
Princess who gives up her voice to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2019
8%
INUIT
Language that gives us "kayak"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2018
8%
INUIT
Language that gives us "kayak"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Gives sparingly" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 36 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DOLES (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gives sparingly"?
The best answer for "Gives sparingly" is DOLES with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gives sparingly" 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 October 4, 2020.