The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNARL which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2018.
Become entangled crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNARL | 29 % | 5 |
| SNAG | 29 % | 4 |
| MIRE | 14 % | 4 |
| CATCH | 14 % | 5 |
| MAT | 14 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Become entangled
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tangle
- snarl
- knot
- twist
- wrench
- wrenching
- wring
- writhe
- writhing
- wrythen
- crick
- warping
Crossword Answer definitions
SNARL noun- A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
- An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
- A slow-moving traffic jam.
- To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
- To become entangled.
- To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
- To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
- To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
- The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
- A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.
- A squabble.
- To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
- To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
- To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
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 SNARL
- Traffic tangle
- Speak angrily
- Angler's headache
- Curl the lip
- Tie-up
- Rush-hour problem
- Traffic tie-up
- Traffic problem
- Tangle
- Tangle of laces
More clues leading to the result SNAG
- Glitch
- Hidden obstacle
- Unforeseen obstacle
- Unforseen problem
- Cause of a run
- Hangup in the negotiations
- Hoisery mishap
- Run producer
- Stocking spoiler
- Unforseen obstacle
More clues leading to the result MIRE
- Bog
- Stick in the mud
- Bog down
- Entangle
- Muck
- "No time to wallow in the ___" Doors lyric
- Swampy ground
- Gooey dirt
- Muddy earth
- Morass
More clues leading to the result CATCH
- Face a fastballer
- ___ of the day (restaurant offering)
- Hidden problem
- Concealed drawback
- Come down with
- Hidden drawback
- Work behind the plate
- "___ a Falling Star" (Perry Como hit)
- Throwing game
- Snag, as a fly ball