Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||
| 98% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work • something used to achieve a purpose • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks • an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. | ||||
| 97% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||
Driving Force
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
IMPETUS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IMPETUS
Updated: August 4, 2025
Also try:
Crossword Archives
Known Letters Finder
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
"Famous" cookie makerLongest key on a keyboard
Employs
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times05 Aug 2025 | Across 23 | |
| The Guardian Speedy27 Oct 2024 | Across 20 | |
| Telegraph Quick06 Oct 2024 | Across 10 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | According to Newton, any force exerted on an object will always have an equal force exerted back on the source of that force. | |
2 | Driving is hard when this is driving
New York Times -
02 Jul 2001 | New York Times / 02 Jul 2001 |
3 | Explains the electromagnetic force, weak force, and strong force | |
4 | Hope was once its driving force
New York Times -
13 Jan 2018 | New York Times / 13 Jan 2018 |
5 | Rev who said "We must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force"
New York Times Mini -
02 Oct 2016 | New York Times Mini / 02 Oct 2016 |
6 | The driving force behind this puzzle?
New York Times -
26 Apr 2020 | New York Times / 26 Apr 2020 |
7 | Tissue fold topping driving force
The Guardian Cryptic -
12 Aug 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Aug 2005 |
