The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SMEARS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Colors outside the lines? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SMEARS | 100 % | 6 |
Why may SMEARS be the right solution?
The clue "Colors outside the lines?" is a play on words. "Colors" refers to the act of coloring, while "outside the lines" suggests going beyond the boundaries or rules. The word that fits this description is "SMEARS," as smearing ink or paint often results in coloring outside the intended lines.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Colors outside the lines?
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Crossword Answer definitions
SMEARS verb- To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
- To have a substance smeared on (a surface).
- To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.
- To become spread by smearing.
- To climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall.
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