Lean Crossword Clue

We have the 4-letter answer for Lean crossword clue, last seen in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword September 20, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.

Lean Crossword Answer

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THIN

(4 letters)

TEND

(4 letters)

SLENDER

(7 letters)

PROP

(4 letters)

SPARSE

(6 letters)

SPARE

(5 letters)

RELY

(4 letters)

LIST

(4 letters)

LANK

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
2. pitching dangerously to one side
(verb)
1. move sideways or in an unsteady way
2. heel over

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LEAN (adjective)
1. lacking excess flesh
2. containing little excess
LEAN (noun)
1. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
LEAN (verb)
1. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
2. cause to lean to the side

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

THIN
(4 letters)
TEND
(4 letters)
SLENDER
(7 letters)
PROP
(4 letters)
SPARSE
(6 letters)
SPARE
(5 letters)
RELY
(4 letters)
LIST
(4 letters)
LANK
(4 letters)

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