The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WARY , but the solution may also be HEADSUP which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in New York Times).
Careful crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WARY | 15 % | 4 |
| CHARY | 15 % | 5 |
| WATCHIT | 15 % | 7 |
| WATCHOUT | 15 % | 8 |
| EASYDOESIT | 10 % | 10 |
| HEADSUP | 10 % | 7 |
| CANNY | 5 % | 5 |
| BEWARE | 5 % | 6 |
| SAFE | 5 % | 4 |
| MEASURED | 5 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Careful
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cautious
- aware
- conscientious
- painstaking
- heedful
- overcareful
- thorough
- scrupulous
- mindful
- detailed
- provident
- sure
Crossword Answer definitions
WARY adjective- Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
- Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
- Thrifty, provident
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 WARY
- Cautious
- Guarded
- Hesitant to join in
- On one's guard
- Not too sure
- Suspicious
- Untrusting
- Openly distrustful
- Distrustful
- On guard
More clues leading to the result CHARY
- Rather cautious
- Sparing
- A bit cautious
- Careful
- Cautious
- Less than confident
- Frugal.
- Very cautious.
- Parsimonious.
- Cautious.
More clues leading to the result WATCHIT
More clues leading to the result WATCHOUT
More clues leading to the result EASYDOESIT
- Reminder to stay cool
- "No need to get excited"
- Relax!
- "Relax"
- Caution to one getting too hot?
- "Careful now" ... and a hint to what's hidden in 17-, 27- and 46-Across
- "Not too much"
- Oral relaxant?
- Words of advice to the overzealous.
- Caution!
More clues leading to the result HEADSUP
- "Watch out!"
- "The ball's coming your way!"
- Alert
- Chairs
- Look out!
- Warning shout.
- Warning words
- Alert: Colloq.
- "Careful!"
- "Look out!"
More clues leading to the result CANNY
- Shrewd
- Street-smart
- Clever
- Astute
- Awfully clever
- Sharp-witted.
- Sagacious.
- Shrewd in worldly affairs.
- Shrewd.
- Astute.
More clues leading to the result BEWARE
- Warning word
- Word on a front-door sign
- "Look out!"
- Obey a caveat
- "Watch it!"
- Take care
- "___ the fury of a patient man": Dryden
- Word on a dog-owner's sign
- "Watch your back!"
- "___ the Ides of March"
More clues leading to the result SAFE
- Ahead of the throw
- Diamond opinion
- In under the tag
- Valuable protector
- Not out
- Umpire' s call
- Call at home?
- Classic item hidden behind a painting
- With 66-Across, pre-agreed cry to stop the action in the bedroom when things get a little too crazy
- Yegg's target