The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PEDIGREE , but the solution may also be STRAIN which is one of the most recent solution (1985 in New York Times).
Ancestral line crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| PEDIGREE | 33 % | 8 | 
| STRAIN | 33 % | 6 | 
| STEM | 33 % | 4 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ancestral line
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lineage
 - bloodline
 - family tree
 - ancestry
 - degree
 - line
 - stem
 - stock
 - genealogy
 - generation
 - filial
 - floppy drive
 
Crossword Answer definitions
PEDIGREE noun- A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding.
 - A person's ancestral history; ancestry, lineage.
 - Good breeding or ancestry.
 - The history or provenance of an idea, custom etc.
 - The ancestry of a domesticated animal, especially a dog or horse.
 
- To determine the pedigree of (an animal).
 
- Having a pedigree.
 - Purebred.
 
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 PEDIGREE
- Purebred's history
 - Line of cats or dogs?
 - Ancestry
 - Dog's ancestral line
 - Indication of purity
 - Dog show requirement
 - Dog's breeding history
 - Genealogical record
 - Purebred family tree
 - Ancestral account
 
More clues leading to the result STRAIN
- Go beyond the limit
 - Air, or pressure
 - Overexert
 - Exertion
 - Considerable effort
 - Muscle problem
 - Use a sieve
 - Variety
 - Back problem
 - Sports injury