Clues for the word "BECKON"
We've had 31 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 35 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on February 23, 2025.
Definition of beckon
- v. t. - To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand.
- n. - A sign made without words; a beck.
Referring Clues
- "Ken I have ___ 'stead of the sausage?"
- Tempt
- Appear inviting
- Call over
- Signal to come
- Invite
- Invite with a wave
- Signal with a gesture
- Summon with a gesture
- Signal, as with a nod
- Summon
- Signal "Come here," say
- Invite to come hither
- Summon by gesture
- Stream with no ebbing wave
- Summon by sign
- Wave
- Motion to advance
- Invite approach, running after stream
- Summon with the hand
- Make a summoning sign (to)
- Signal activated below running water
- Attract
- Summon by a gesture, small number over by stream
- Burn old note to make a gesture
- Attract significantly
- Signal to come over
- Gesture to approach
- Gesture invitingly
- Call
- Summon with a hand gesture
Last Seen In
- USA Today - February 23, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - November 30, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 26, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 08, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 31, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - April 26, 2017
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 20, 2016
- Guardian Quick - July 19, 2016
- Guardian Speedy - April 06, 2014
- Guardian Quick - March 15, 2014
- Washington Post - May 27, 2013
- New York Times - March 25, 2013
- Universal - February 21, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 05, 2013
- New York Times - October 08, 2012
- Guardian Quick - August 19, 2012
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 15, 2012
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 13, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 15, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 07, 2012
- LA Times Sunday - August 14, 2011
- Guardian Quick - June 02, 2011
- New York Times - June 01, 2011
- USA Today - August 18, 2010
- USA Today - August 16, 2010
- Guardian Quick - July 09, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - January 03, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - April 29, 2007
- LA Times - April 29, 2007
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - June 04, 2006
- And in 5 more crossword puzzles...