We've tracked down 14 possible answers for the clue "Prevents littering?" from the Universal Crossword crossword on December 16, 2021. At the top of our list is SPAYS — 5 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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14 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPAYS
Prevents littering?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2021
99%
SPAYS
Prevents littering?
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
8%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
NDA
Doc that prevents leaks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
NDA
Doc that prevents leaks
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
SPAY
Prevent from littering?
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
8%
SPAY
Prevent from littering?
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
8%
NOUTURN
Sign that prevents 180s
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
8%
NOUTURN
Sign that prevents 180s
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
FADEBLOCKER
Detergent component that prevents washout?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2023
8%
FADEBLOCKER
Detergent component that prevents washout?
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2023
8%
WATCHSTRAP
What prevents time from slipping away?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2020
8%
WATCHSTRAP
What prevents time from slipping away?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2020
8%
ESTOPS
Legally prevents
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2020
8%
ESTOPS
Legally prevents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2020
8%
LAPSE
What a subscription renewal prevents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
LAPSE
What a subscription renewal prevents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
AGLET
Tip that prevents fraying
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2020
8%
AGLET
Tip that prevents fraying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2020
8%
PUP
Result of littering, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2019
8%
PUP
Result of littering, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2019
1%
DIADEMS
Glittering headgear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2021
1%
DIADEMS
Glittering headgear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2021
1%
BEADY
Small and glittering, like eyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2018
1%
BEADY
Small and glittering, like eyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Prevents littering?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 14 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SPAYS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Prevents littering?"?
The best answer for "Prevents littering?" is SPAYS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Prevents littering?" 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 December 16, 2021.