The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BRAYED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Behaved like an ass crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BRAYED | 100 % | 6 |
Why may BRAYED be the right solution?
The word "brayed" refers to the characteristic loud, harsh cry of a donkey, which is often described as sounding like an "ass". Therefore, "behaved like an ass" can be interpreted as "brayed".
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Crossword Answer definitions
BRAYED verb- Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
- (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
- To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
- To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
- (by extension) To hit (someone or something).
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