Crossword answer
CLEAT
5 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen Newsday, March 22, 2026
Letter pattern
CLEAT
Clues that lead to CLEAT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Sports shoes spike5NewsdayMar 22, 2026
Soccer shoe spike5Daily ThemedDec 20, 2025
Traction aid5Eugene ShefferNov 12, 2025
Sports shoe attachment5NewsdaySep 3, 2025
Spike on a sports shoe5NewsdayJun 23, 2025
Soccer shoe attachment5New York TimesMar 3, 2025
Extra support, etc., at which many scoff?5Evening StandardMar 20, 2023
Having a lot to eat, will give added strength5Evening StandardAug 30, 2022
Spike on a shoe (anagram of "eclat")5Daily ThemedJul 21, 2022
About CLEAT in crosswords
CLEAT is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sports shoes spike” in the Newsday crossword on March 22, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
MONKSAbbey group
NOTEDDistinguished
SHOESLoafers and sneakers
SERGEDurable twilled woollen / worsted fabric (5)
ABAYAModest Muslim robe
TARRYHang around waiting for the feathers?
ONIONIn macaroni, once, a pungent ingredient
OLDIEThrowback hit
GEARSCar transmission settings
STOLETook without permission
DODGEEvade
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
SWEATResult of a hot pursuit?
VISTAView
Every appearance of CLEAT (10)
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Mar 22, 2026
Sports shoes spike · Newsday · Down
Dec 20, 2025
Soccer shoe spike · Daily Themed · 36 Down
Nov 12, 2025
Traction aid · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Sep 3, 2025
Sports shoe attachment · Newsday · Across
Jun 23, 2025
Spike on a sports shoe · Newsday · Down
Mar 3, 2025
Soccer shoe attachment · New York Times · 68 Across
Jan 22, 2025
Traction aid · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Mar 20, 2023
Extra support, etc., at which many scoff? · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Aug 30, 2022
Having a lot to eat, will give added strength · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Jul 21, 2022
Spike on a shoe (anagram of "eclat") · Daily Themed · 50 Across