The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANTIC which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2022.
Caper crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANTIC | 60 % | 5 |
| DIDO | 10 % | 4 |
| LARK | 8 % | 4 |
| PRANK | 4 % | 5 |
| ESCAPADE | 3 % | 8 |
| TRIP | 3 % | 4 |
| PRANCE | 2 % | 6 |
| GAMBOL | 2 % | 6 |
| NIPUP | 1 % | 5 |
| GAG | 1 % | 3 |
| ROMP | 1 % | 4 |
| DANCE | 1 % | 5 |
| SKIT | 1 % | 4 |
| REVEL | 1 % | 5 |
| CAVORT | 1 % | 6 |
| TITTUP | 1 % | 6 |
| HEIST | 1 % | 5 |
| SKIP | 1 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Caper
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gambol
- frolic
- romp
- play
- antic
- joke
- prank
- trick
- job
- cavort
- dido
- frisk
Crossword Answer definitions
ANTIC noun- A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- To perform antics, caper.
- To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
- To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
- Playful, funny, absurd
- Grotesque, incongruous.
- Grotesque, bizarre
- Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
- Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
- Designating a style of type.
- Embossed without gilt.
- A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
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 ANTIC
- Aldous Huxley novel "___ Hay"
- Bit of high jinks
- Caper
- Ludicrous act
- Monkeyshines
- Horseplay
- Playful prank
- Playful trick
- Aldous Huxley novel "_____ Hay"
- Playful act
More clues leading to the result DIDO
- Antic
- She sang the hook for Eminem's "Stan"
- "No Angel" singer
- Piner for Aeneas
- Prank
- Queen who loved Aeneas
- Queen of Carthage
- 39-Down jilted by Aeneas
- "Aeneid" queen
- Carthaginian queen abandoned by Aeneas
More clues leading to the result LARK
- Prank
- Whimsical adventure
- Songbird
- "I'm as happy as a ___"
- Fancy
- Good clean fun
- Whim
- Frolic
- Gambol
- Exalation member
More clues leading to the result PRANK
- Bit of mischief
- April 1 event
- It may involve a whoopee cushion
- Imp act
- "The War of the Worlds," famously
- April 1 activity
- Practical joke
- Caper
- Mischief night activity
- Shenanigan
More clues leading to the result ESCAPADE
- Caper
- Mischievous adventure
- Lark
- Action often adventurous
- Reckless prank
- Prank
- Reckless adventure
- Adventure
- Bit of mischief
- Spirited adventure
More clues leading to the result TRIP
- Sojourn
- Set off
- Stumble
- Memorable entrance
- Word with ego or field
- Junket
- Ungraceful entrance
- __ the light fantastic
- Acid effect
- Honeymoon, e.g.
More clues leading to the result PRANCE
- Strut like a pony
- Be frisky
- Cavort
- Strut
- Horse's strut
- Derby winner's move
- Frolic
- Ride proudly
- Swagger
- Horse's gait
More clues leading to the result GAMBOL
- Kick up one's heels
- Romp
- Be frisky
- Frolic
- Tiptoe through the tulips
- Skip about
- Frisk.
- Frolic.
- Cavort about.
- Cavort.
More clues leading to the result NIPUP
- Gymnastic move
- Acrobatic feat.
- Caper.
- Acrobatic feat
- Stunt or caper
- Frisky caper
- Gymnastic maneuver
- Gymnastic feat
- Calisthenics move
- Acrobatic spring
More clues leading to the result GAG
- "__ me with a spoon!"
- April Fools' Day doing
- Choke
- React to a stench, perhaps
- Joke
- React to a tongue depressor
- Prop in 51-Across
- S&M prop
- ---
- Have a tough time swallowing?
More clues leading to the result ROMP
- Frisk about
- Frolic
- Roll in the hay
- Easy victory
- 59-7 win, e.g.
- Effortless pace
- Win big
- Lively frolic
- Madcap adventure
- Easy win
More clues leading to the result DANCE
- Twist or stomp
- Sock hop
- Watusi, e.g.
- One of the Seven Lively Arts
- "Lose Yourself to ___" (2013 Daft Punk single)
- Jig, e.g.
- Follow some steps
- Mashed potato, e.g.
- Ballroom activity
- Cut a rug
More clues leading to the result SKIT
- Part of a revue
- Comedy bit
- Comic routine
- Bit of burlesque
- Revue unit
- Improv scene
- 13 Down offering
- Variety-show segment
- Vaudeville bit
- Improv piece
More clues leading to the result REVEL
- Enjoy the party
- Heartily party
- Party hearty
- Make merry
- Whoop it up
- Take great delight
- Have a ball
- Celebrate
- Carouse
- Have a celebration
More clues leading to the result CAVORT
- Make merry
- Romp
- Gambol
- Prance about
- Romp around
- Frolic
- Play merrily
- Prance around
- Prance and dance about
- Hop, skip and jump
More clues leading to the result TITTUP
More clues leading to the result HEIST
- Armored-car job
- Bank job
- "The Town" climax
- Crime movie plot
- This is a robbery
- Robbery
- Stickup
- Bonnie and Clyde job
- Armed robbery
- "The Lavender Hill Mob" caper