FOR: Supportive of (3 Letters)
Answer: FOR
FOR is the three-letter preposition that indicates support, favor, or alignment with something or someone. This common crossword answer appears frequently in puzzles due to its versatility and straightforward clue variations that test solvers' understanding of supportive relationships and advocacy.
When someone is "for" something, they actively endorse, champion, or stand behind that cause, person, or idea. This fundamental concept of support appears across politics, sports, social movements, and personal relationships, making it an essential vocabulary word that crossword constructors regularly employ.
Common Crossword Clue Variations
Puzzle creators use multiple approaches to clue this answer:
- "In favor of"
- "Pro" (as opposed to "con")
- "Supporting"
- "On behalf of"
- "Rooting ___"
Related Crossword Terms
- PRO: Professional or in favor of
- AYE: Yes vote (supportive response)
- YEA: Affirmative vote
Supportive of NYT Mini - FAQs
Q: What other 3-letter words mean "supportive of"?
While "FOR" is the most common answer, "PRO" also means supportive of and appears in crosswords, though it's typically clued differently.
Q: How is "FOR" used in different contexts?
"FOR" can indicate support ("I'm for the proposal"), purpose ("This tool is for cutting"), duration ("We waited for hours"), or exchange ("I traded my car for cash").
