The answer to the crossword clue "Impetus for braces" is most likely OVERBITE, a 8-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 24, 2023, and we found 15 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in OVERBITE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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15 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OVERBITE
Impetus for braces
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2023
99%
OVERBITE
Impetus for braces
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2023
8%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
OVERALLS
Clothes with bibs and braces
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
OVERALLS
Clothes with bibs and braces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
SMILE
Graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier about a girl with braces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
8%
SMILE
Graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier about a girl with braces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
HOLDS
Embraces
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
HOLDS
Embraces
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
HUGS
Embraces
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
HUGS
Embraces
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
PASSIONATE
Like some embraces
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
PASSIONATE
Like some embraces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2023
1%
BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
1%
GROUPHUGS
Embraces among team members, say
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 20, 2022
1%
GROUPHUGS
Embraces among team members, say
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 20, 2022
1%
GERIATRICS
Job field that embraces seniority
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2022
1%
GERIATRICS
Job field that embraces seniority
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2022
1%
ADOPTS
Embraces
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2021
1%
ADOPTS
Embraces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2021
1%
BAHAI
Faith that embraces other faiths
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2020
1%
BAHAI
Faith that embraces other faiths
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Impetus for braces" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 15 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OVERBITE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Impetus for braces"?
The best answer for "Impetus for braces" is OVERBITE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Impetus for braces" 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 January 24, 2023.