Wield
Crossword Clue and Answers
Today we have 12 crossword solutions for Wield which appeared recently in The New York Times Crossword.
We have deemed Wield as a UNCOMMON crossword clue as we have not seen it regularly in many crossword publications.
The most recent answer we found for this clue is "PLY".
Publications
- The New York Times Crossword - Thursday, 20 May 2021
- The New York Times Crossword - Thursday, 21 Jun 2018
Crossword Answers
3 letters
PLY
One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
USE
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
5 letters
EXERT
Put to use; "exert one's power or influence"
6 letters
HANDLE
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
MANAGE
Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
EMPLOY
The state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city"
7 letters
CONTROL
The activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
8 letters
FLOURISH
A display of ornamental speech or language
EXERCISE
The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
BRANDISH
Exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword"
MAINTAIN
Support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
10 letters
MANIPULATE
Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed