We’ve reviewed how “Encourage” has appeared in crosswords over time. This list captures the answers that were most consistently matched with the clue across real solving scenarios.
Possible Answers:
- SPURON
- GEEUP
- CHEER
- EGGON
- SPUR
- HEARTEN
- URGEON
- URGE
- EXHORT
- PROMOTE
- GOAD
- EMBOLDEN
- INSPIRE
- NOURISH
- FOSTER
- ABET
- INSPIRIT
- EGG
- BOOST
- NURTURE
Synonyms and Definitions
CHEER
- Synonyms: barrack, cheer up, cheerfulness, chirk up, embolden, exhort, hearten, inspire, jolly along, jolly up, pep up, recreate, root on, sunniness, sunshine, urge, urge on
SPUR
- Synonyms: acantha, branch line, gad, goad, goading, prod, prodding, spine, spur track, spurring, urging
HEARTEN
- Synonyms: cheer
URGE
- Synonyms: advocate, impulse, itch, press, recommend
- Definition: a natural impulse
PROMOTE
- Synonyms: advance, advertise, advertize, boost, elevate, further, kick upstairs, push, raise, upgrade
GOAD
- Synonyms: needle, prick, spur
INSPIRE
- Synonyms: animate, breathe in, enliven, exalt, inhale, instigate, invigorate, prompt, revolutionise, revolutionize
- Definition: elevate or amplify
NOURISH
- Synonyms: aliment, nurture, nutrify, sustain
FOSTER
- Synonyms: surrogate
INSPIRIT
- Synonyms: spirit, spirit up
EGG
- Synonyms: ball, ballock, bollock, nut, orchis, testicle, testis
BOOST
- Synonyms: cost increase, encouragement, hike, hike up, promote, rise, supercharge
NURTURE
- Synonyms: breeding, bring up, bringing up, foster, fosterage, fostering, nourish, parent, raising, rear, rearing, upbringing