Crossword answer
TRUSS
5 letters · Used for 11 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen New York Times, October 6, 2026
Letter pattern
TRUSS
Clues that lead to TRUSS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Secure tightly5New York TimesOct 6, 2026
Faith almost succeeded getting support5Daily ExpressAug 28, 2026
Supporting framework (5)5The GuardianMay 17, 2026
Tie up mostly genuine second son (5)5The SunMay 9, 2026
Prime Minister for 49 days (5)5The SunMay 9, 2026
Bridge framework5NewsdayApr 19, 2026
Bundle of hay5Daily ExpressMar 23, 2026
Hernia support5The IndependentJan 16, 2026
Bridge support5New York TimesDec 15, 2025
Strut5Evening StandardApr 18, 2024
Support hospital governance arrangements later time will abandon5The IndependentFeb 9, 2024
About TRUSS in crosswords
TRUSS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 11 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Secure tightly” in the New York Times crossword on October 6, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
SYRIACountry song about following discontented secretary (5)
DEVILHe makes many wicked
ASAMI"Same for me!"
NIGHTPeriod of darkness
HARPSPlucked instruments
TURINShroud of ___ (venerated cloth)
TAHOESecond-deepest lake in the U.S.
YEARSDecade divisions
ORALBFlossing brand
CURRYRun hastily, losing hat, for hot food (5)
SANERLess ridiculous
POETSWriters of haiku
PARASLegal aides, briefly
STOREPut away
Every appearance of TRUSS (16)
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Oct 6, 2026
Secure tightly · New York Times · 49 Down
Aug 28, 2026
Faith almost succeeded getting support · Daily Express · 7 Down
Jun 10, 2026
Faith almost succeeded getting support · Daily Express · 10 Across
May 17, 2026
Supporting framework (5) · The Guardian · 6 Down
May 9, 2026
Prime Minister for 49 days (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
May 9, 2026
Tie up mostly genuine second son (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
Apr 19, 2026
Bridge framework · Newsday · Down
Mar 23, 2026
Bundle of hay · Daily Express · 16 Across
Jan 16, 2026
Hernia support · The Independent · 18 Down
Dec 15, 2025
Bridge support · New York Times · 30 Across
Jan 3, 2025
Bridge support · New York Times · 39 Across
May 2, 2024
Hernia support · The Independent · 20 Across
Apr 18, 2024
Strut · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Feb 9, 2024
Support hospital governance arrangements later time will abandon · The Independent · 3 Down
Nov 1, 2023
Bridge support · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Dec 28, 2022
Bridge support · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across