The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HIDE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
___-and-seek crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HIDE | 100 % | 4 |
Why may HIDE be the right solution?
The phrase "___ and seek" refers to the children's game "hide and seek," where one person hides and others seek to find them. Therefore, the correct answer is "HIDE."
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Crossword Answer definitions
HIDE verb- To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
- To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.
- The skin of an animal.
- The human skin.
- (usually United States) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.
- (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.
- A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.
- A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.
- To beat with a whip made from hide.
- A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents.
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