Something needed to raise the bar? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Something needed to raise the bar? . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TOLL.

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Crossword Answer For Something needed to raise the bar?:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOLL Something needed to raise the bar? (4)
8% KEG Something tapped at a bar (3) New York Times Aug 26, 2025
8% BAR Something that can be raised or passed (3) New York Times Aug 23, 2025
7% BRED Raised (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 12, 2025
7% URGENT Like something that needs to be done ASAP (6)
7% OPENER Batter needed by bar staff (6) (6)
6% ROOST Dove bar? (5) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2025
6% RAPSESSIONS Consciousness-raising discussions (11) LA Times Daily Sep 4, 2025
6% AMISH Barn-raising group (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 4, 2025
6% YEAST Raising agent (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 3, 2025
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In this clue, "raise the bar" is a play on words. "Toll" can mean a fee paid to cross a bridge, literally raising a bar at a toll booth. This clever wordplay is a hallmark of cryptic crosswords.