Crossword-Solution: WIELD 5 letters, 56 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 9

Dictionary

Word	Word Type	Definition
Wield	v. t.	To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.
Wield	v. t.	To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.
Wield	v. t.	To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter.

Anagrams

Word		Anagrams
WIELD	anagram	DWILE, WILDE, WILED

We have 56 clues for the answer “WIELD”

Clue	Answers
Utilize, as power	1 answer
Brandish, as a sword	1 answer
Brandish, as a weapon	1 answer
Command, as influence	1 answer
Employ, as power	1 answer
Exercise power	1 answer
Exercise, as power	1 answer
Exert, as influence	1 answer
Exert, as power	1 answer
Handle and use	1 answer
Handle deftly	1 answer
Handle with dexterity	1 answer
Handle, as a sword	1 answer
Handle, as a tool	1 answer
Swing, as a sword	1 answer
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well	1 answer
Throw around, as a sword	1 answer
Use effectively	1 answer
Use handily	1 answer
Use power	1 answer
Use with skill.	1 answer
Use, as a tool	1 answer
Handle with skill	2 answers
Handle well	2 answers
Handle effectively	2 answers
Use well	2 answers
Use skillfully	2 answers
Handle skillfully	2 answers
Use, as power	2 answers
Exercise, as influence	2 answers
Exercise, as authority	2 answers
Exercise vigorously	2 answers
Exercise authority	4 answers
BRANDISH WEAPON, TAKING ON ENGLISH LITERARY FIGURE	10 answers
DIFFICULT TO HANDLE OR USE ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF SIZE OR WEIGHT	10 answers
CONTROL OR INFLUENCE SKILLFULLY, USUALLY TO ONE'S ADVANTAGE	10 answers
DELIBERATELY AMBIGUOUS AND CONTRADICTORY LANGUAGE USE TO MISLEAD AND MANIPULATE THE PUBLIC	11 answers
AN IMPORTANT PERSON WHO CAN BRING LEADERS TO POWER THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF POLITICAL INFLUENCE	11 answers
Deftly executed	12 answers
Utilize	12 answers
Exert	15 answers
Bring to Bear	18 answers
Ply	18 answers
utilise	21 answers
make use of	39 answers
Brandish	41 answers
Employ	42 answers
Manipulate	50 answers
Swing	59 answers
Exercise	61 answers

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Hint 1 meaning

One who, or that which, eats.

Hint 2 anagram

AERET

Hint 3 another clue

greedy person

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Sentences with WIELD (5)

Father Zeus, whose hand Doth wield the lightning brand, Slay him beneath thy levin bold, we pray, Slay him, O slay! (Ant.

The Oedipus Trilogy Sophocles 2000

But not only has the bourgeoisie forged the weapons that bring death to itself; it has also called into existence the men who are to wield those weapons—the modern working class—the proletarians.

The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels 1993

Here were weapons in plenty! Here were sinewy red warriors to wield them! And here now was John Carter, Prince of Helium, in need both of weapons and warriors! As I stepped into the apartment, guards and prisoners saw me simultaneously.

The Warlord of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs 1993

Praised be your first ancestor, redman, that you thought of this chance in time! It would never have occurred to me to imagine that I might wield the same power that brought me into existence.” “You are right,” said Carthoris.

Thuvia, Maid of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs 1993

Slaves know enough of the rudiments of theology to believe that those go to hell who die slaveholders; and they often fancy such persons wishing themselves back again, to wield the lash.

My Bondage and My Freedom Frederick Douglass 1995

Quotes with WIELD (3)

Isn't it funny. I'm enjoying my hatred so much more than i ever enjoyed love. Love is temperamental. Tiring. It makes demands. Love uses you, changes its mind. But hatred, now, that's something you can use. Sculpt. Wield. It's hard, or soft, however you need it. Love humiliates you, but Hatred cradles you.

Janet Fitch White Oleander

The thing about learning how to fight is that — some of us are not born with that desire. They say some are born fighters; but they don't usually point out that others just aren't. Some of us are forced by life to take up arms and fight. Many of us are. The art lies in knowing when to wield those arms and when to put them down. I don't think it's a matter of pretending to be ideally unharmed by life and untouched by darkness; because that is hypocrisy. Rather, I think it is a…

C. JoyBell C.

Fantasy fiction is essentially about the concept of power great fantasy fiction is about people who find it at great cost or lose it tragically mediocre fantasy fiction is about people who have it and never lose it but simply wield it.

Stephen King Danse Macabre

Where this answer appears

Appears in: Chicago Tribune, Chronicle, Crossroads, CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, NY Sun, NYT, Slate, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.

Used 129 times in crossword archives (1954–2025).