How many letters does the top answer for “another word for sledge” have?

The most common answer is maul (4 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for sledge

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

maul 4 letters gen-syn

a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

sledgehammer 12 letters gen-syn

a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase