The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEGAL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
By the book crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL | 58 % | 5 |
| STRICTLY | 16 % | 8 |
| LAWFUL | 11 % | 6 |
| STRICT | 5 % | 6 |
| LEGALLY | 5 % | 7 |
| STERN | 5 % | 5 |
Why may LAWFUL be the right solution?
The phrase "by the book" means to do something according to the rules or the law. "Lawful" means in accordance with the law, so it is the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: By the book
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- by heart
- textbook
- text book
- rule book
- by rote
- by law
- by laws
- disciplined
- bookwork
- schoolbook
- paperbound
- compliance
Crossword Answer definitions
LEGAL noun- The legal department of a company.
- Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
- A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
- Somebody who immigrated lawfully.
- Relating to the law or to lawyers.
- Having its basis in the law.
- Being allowed or prescribed by law.
- Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
- (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).
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 LEGAL
- Sanctioned
- Valid
- Within the law
- __ aid (free counseling)
- Licit
- On the level
- Criminal's opposite
- Over 21
- By the book
- Constitutional
More clues leading to the result STRICTLY
- "___ speaking ..."
- "__ speaking ..."
- To the letter
- "__ speaking ... "
- By the book
- Rigorously.
- Without latitude.
- In an exact way.
More clues leading to the result LAWFUL
More clues leading to the result STRICT
- Unyielding
- Unbending
- Black-and-white
- Like a martinet
- Rigorous
- Unwilling to give makeup exams, say
- Rigid
- Precise
- Following the letter of the law
- Inflexible about rules
More clues leading to the result LEGALLY
- Within the law
- According to the law
- According to the rules
- By law.
- According to Hoyle
- Under sanction
- One way to be bound
- By law
- By the book