Clues for the word "SPAR"

We've had 404 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 1369 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on December 30, 2025.

Definition of spar

n. - An old name for a nonmetallic mineral, usually cleavable and somewhat lustrous; as, calc spar, or calcite, fluor spar, etc. It was especially used in the case of the gangue minerals of a metalliferous vein.
v. t. - A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff.
v. t. - Formerly, a piece of timber, in a general sense; -- still applied locally to rafters.
v. t. - The bar of a gate or door.
v. t. - To bolt; to bar.
v. t. - To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel.
v. i. - To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.
v. i. - To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box.
v. i. - To contest in words; to wrangle.
n. - A contest at sparring or boxing.
n. - A movement of offense or defense in boxing.