encourage crossword clue

 Sure, here are some possible answers to the crossword clue "encourage":

4 letters: ABET

5 letters: BOOST, CHEER, EASE, GOAD

6 letters: ASSURE, EGG ON, EXCITE, EXHORT

7 letters: ADVANCE, ANIMATE, BOLSTER, CHERISH

8 letters: ADVOCATE, BEFRIEND, COMFORT, EMBOLDEN

9 letters: ADVERTISE, CULTIVATE, ENTERTAIN

The specific answer will depend on the other clues in the puzzle, but these are some of the most common words for "encourage" that are used in crossword puzzles.

Here are some other words that can be used as a crossword clue for "encourage":

10 letters: ACCELERATE, FACILITATE, INVIGORATE

11 letters: COUNTENANCE, MINISTER TO

12 letters: TAKE CARE OF

I hope this helps!