The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TRIM , but the solution may also be ASKEW which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
A little off? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRIM | 25 % | 4 |
| AMISS | 25 % | 5 |
| DAFT | 17 % | 4 |
| ASKEW | 8 % | 5 |
| INAPT | 8 % | 5 |
| AWRY | 8 % | 4 |
| ODD | 8 % | 3 |
Why may ASKEW be the right solution?
The answer "ASKEW" means not in a straight or level position, which fits the clue "A little off" as it implies something not quite right or slightly crooked.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: A little off?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- eccentric
- abnormal
- peculiar
- strange
- odd
- random
- unusual
- oddly
- anomalous
- anomaly
- abnormally
- outlier
Crossword Answer definitions
TRIM noun- Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
- A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
- Dress; gear; ornaments.
- The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
- Sexual intercourse.
- The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
- The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
- To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
- (of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- (of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
- To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- (of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
- To rebuke; to reprove.
- To beat or thrash.
- Physically fit.
- Slender, lean.
- Neat or smart in appearance.
- In good order; properly managed or maintained.
- With sails well trimmed.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result TRIM
- Lean
- Shaping at the salon
- Short clip
- Svelte
- Use clippers
- Cut corners
- Touch up, as this puzzle's subject does to a beard (See STEPS)
- In shape
- A little off?
- Athletic
More clues leading to the result AMISS
- Imperfectly
- Not according to plan
- Out of order
- Wrong
- Imperfect
- Out of proper order
- Awry
- Off the mark
- Gone wrong
- Off
More clues leading to the result DAFT
- Off one's rocker
- Loopy
- Wacky
- Balmy
- ___ Punk
- ___ Punk ("Around the World" electronica duo)
- Mad
- Foolish
- A little loopy
- Not all there
More clues leading to the result ASKEW
- Off-center
- Distorted
- Not straight
- Not symmetrical
- Lopsided
- Off plumb
- Tilted
- Out of line
- Out of kilter
- Off balance
More clues leading to the result INAPT
- Inappropriate
- Not fitting
- Unsuitable
- Not suitable
- Ill-suited
- Not appropriate
- Ill-chosen
- Hardly appropriate
- Unsuited
- Lacking capacity
More clues leading to the result AWRY
- Askew
- Haywire
- Out of kilter
- Twisted
- Crooked
- Off a bit
- Wrong
- Not according to plan, in a bad way
- Out of whack
- Off