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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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOLL Something needed to raise the bar? (4)
8% ISSUE Something raised in a meeting (5) New York Times Aug 21, 2026
7% REAR Raise (4) LA Times Daily Oct 18, 2026
7% BAN Bar from a bar (3)
7% BRED Raised (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 14, 2026
7% CAB Something inside or outside a wine bar? (3) New York Times Oct 8, 2026
7% RAIL Bar (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 2, 2026
7% ITCH Something that needs scratching (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Sep 15, 2026
7% LIFT Raise (4) USA Today Sep 5, 2026
7% ELEVATE Raise (7) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2026
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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.