Clues for the word "REAR"

We've had 368 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1403 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on December 24, 2025.

Definition of rear

adv. - Early; soon.
n. - The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order; -- opposed to front.
n. - Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.
a. - Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company.
v. t. - To place in the rear; to secure the rear of.
v. t. - To raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect, etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith.
v. t. - To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another.
v. t. - To lift and take up.
v. t. - To bring up to maturity, as young; to educate; to instruct; to foster; as, to rear offspring.
v. t. - To breed and raise; as, to rear cattle.
v. t. - To rouse; to stir up.
v. i. - To rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect.