What are the best answers for “try to gain favor by cringing or flattering”?

bootlick, kotow, kowtow, toady, truckle.

How many letters does the top answer for “try to gain favor by cringing or flattering” have?

The most common answer is bootlick (8 letters).

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

bootlick 8 letters wn-def

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

kotow 5 letters wn-def

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

kowtow 6 letters wn-def

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

toady 5 letters wn-def

a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

truckle 7 letters wn-def

a low bed to be slid under a higher bed