Crossword answer
GAITER
6 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen Newsday, February 22, 2026
Letter pattern
GAITER
Clues that lead to GAITER
Most recent firstAbout GAITER in crosswords
GAITER is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Boot covering” in the Newsday crossword on February 22, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ENABLEEmpower
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
INDENTSet right?
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
CARESSSoft touch
ERRANTOff-target
SLEEPYDrowsy
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
Every appearance of GAITER (6)
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Feb 22, 2026
Boot covering · Newsday · Across
Dec 7, 2025
Shoe covering · New York Times · 65 Across
May 31, 2025
30 Spat's close relative · Newsday · Across
Mar 18, 2025
Spat · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Dec 30, 2022
Spat · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jan 11, 2019
Spat · Evening Standard · 6 Down