The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DIRECT , but the solution may also be RULE which is one of the most recent solution (2018 in USA Today).
Call the shots crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT | 33 % | 6 |
| REFEREE | 17 % | 7 |
| REF | 17 % | 3 |
| RULE | 13 % | 4 |
| OVERSEE | 8 % | 7 |
| DICTATE | 4 % | 7 |
| LEAD | 4 % | 4 |
| UMP | 4 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Call the shots
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- call the tune
- run the show
- take the lead
- step up to the plate
- take the helm
- take the wheel
- give someone the chair
- rule the roost
- take the reins
- call roll
- boss around
- make a move
Crossword Answer definitions
DIRECT verb- To manage, control, steer.
- To aim (something) at (something else).
- To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
- To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.
- To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.
- Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
- Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end.
- Straightforward; sincere.
- Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
- In the line of descent; not collateral.
- In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.
- Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates.
- (travel) having a single flight number.
- Directly.
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 DIRECT
- Call the shots
- In a straight line
- Set the scene?
- Straightforward
- Taking no detours
- Sans stopovers
- Follow in Fellini's footsteps
- Not beating around the bush
- Person-to-person
- Without stops or detours
More clues leading to the result REFEREE
- Foul caller
- Ajudicator
- 57-Across V.I.P.
- Orange Bowl official
- Arbiter in the ring
- One who whistles at athletes
- Arbitrate
- Soccer official
- Member of an NFL officiating crew
- Whistle blower?
More clues leading to the result REF
- Foul caller
- "Zebra," in football slang
- NHL OFF.
- TD caller
- TKO caller
- Zebra, in sports?
- Court caller
- He's in the midst of a fight
- Rink official
- Third man in the ring
More clues leading to the result RULE
- It may be golden
- Gag followup?
- Golden thing
- Govern
- Lay down the law
- Preside over
- Be super freaking awesome
- Golden ___
- "Don't ask, don't tell," e.g.
- Dominate
More clues leading to the result OVERSEE
More clues leading to the result DICTATE
- Say aloud to be recorded
- Give orders
- Prescribe
- Rule with an iron hand
- Work with a steno
- Lay down
- Bidding
- Work with a stenographer
- Command.
- Read aloud.
More clues leading to the result LEAD
- Pencil innard?
- Sinker material
- Spearhead
- Heavy metal
- Hold first place
- Pb, on the periodic table
- Precedes belly and foot
- Preceeds belly and foot
- Starring role
- Take charge of