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Hammer beats tack (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hammer beats tack (5) last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BASTE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BASTE Hammer beats tack (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 8% | ADDS Tacks on | (4) | New York Times | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 8% | APPEND Tack on | (6) | Commuter | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 7% | THOR Hammer wielder | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 7% | KNAP Break (stones) with a hammer | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 7% | FEE Tacked-on cost | (3) | USA Today | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 7% | GAVEL Judge's hammer | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 7% | PETERPAN Play safe with hammer | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 7% | SHOO "Beat it!" | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 7% | PEENS Hammer parts | (5) | New York Times | Aug 9, 2026 |
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