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Float up and down Crossword Clue

Last seen in: USA Today · 2026-10-23

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(noun)

  1. a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
  2. a short or shortened tail of certain animals
  3. a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
  4. a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
  5. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
  6. a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
  7. a former monetary unit in Great Britain

(verb)

  1. cut hair in the style of a bob
  2. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
  3. remove or shorten the tail of an animal
  4. move up and down repeatedly
  5. ride a bobsled

(noun)

  1. an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
  2. something that floats on the surface of water
  3. a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco
  4. an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
  5. a drink with ice cream floating in it
  6. the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
  7. the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

(verb)

  1. convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
  2. allow (currencies) to fluctuate
  3. make the surface of level or smooth
  4. put into the water
  5. move lightly, as if suspended
  6. set afloat
  7. be in motion due to some air or water current
  8. be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
  9. circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 3 letters
    BOB

    Float up and down (3)

    USA Today · Oct 23, 2026

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