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Germaphobe's alternative to a handshake Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Germaphobe's alternative to a handshake last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ELBOWBUMP.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ELBOWBUMP Germaphobe's alternative to a handshake | (9) | USA Today | Jul 7, 2018 |
| 8% | FISTBUMP Handshake alternative | (8) | USA Today | Aug 14, 2025 |
| 5% | IFNOT "Alternatively ..." | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 5% | BROHUG Greeting that combines a handshake and an embrace | (6) | New York Times | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 5% | INSTEAD As an alternative | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 5% | FISTBUMPS Handshake alternatives | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | May 26, 2025 |
| 5% | DAP Alternative to a handshake | (3) | New York Times | Apr 11, 2024 |
| 5% | DAPS Handshake alternatives | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jun 6, 2021 |
| 4% | DARE Truth's alternative | (4) | New York Times | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 4% | ZOOM FaceTime alternative | (4) | USA Today | Oct 3, 2025 |
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