The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SNEAKED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Crept crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNEAKED | 25 % | 7 |
| EDGED | 17 % | 5 |
| SLUNK | 17 % | 5 |
| INCHED | 17 % | 6 |
| STOLE | 17 % | 5 |
| WENTSLOW | 8 % | 8 |
Why may SNEAKED be the right solution?
"SNEAKED" is the correct solution because it is the past tense of the verb "sneak," which means to move stealthily or quietly in order to avoid being seen or heard.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Crept
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crawled
- edged
- infiltrated
- introduced
- made
- occurred
- pushed
- slid
- slipped
- sneaked
- stole
- stuck
Crossword Answer definitions
SNEAKED verb- To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
- To take something stealthily without permission.
- (ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.
- To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.
- (with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours.
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 SNEAKED
- Moved stealthily
- Went for it on 4th down, perhaps
- Went furtively
- Pussyfooted
- Came from behind, maybe
- Enjoyed secretly, as a smoke
- Crept
- Moved furtively
- Crept away.
- Got in without notice.
More clues leading to the result EDGED
- Worked on lawn borders
- Beat by a nose
- Moved sideways
- Trimmed the lawn
- Beat by a hair
- Beat in a close one
- Snuck (by)
- Took the lead
- Nosed out
- Bordered
More clues leading to the result SLUNK
- Moved like a coward
- Moved furtively
- Stole (away)
- Exited red-faced, with "away"
- Moved warily
- Crept away furtively.
- Crept furtively away.
- Stole along quietly.
- Crept away.
- Moved furtively.
More clues leading to the result INCHED
- Crept closer
- Moved like a caterpillar
- Progressed slowly
- Moved slowly
- Made slow progress
- Slowly crept
- Advanced slowly
- Crept
- Moved slowly.
- Crept.
More clues leading to the result STOLE
- Pinched
- Basilica garment
- Pilfered
- Shoulder scarf
- Crept
- Got for free
- Picked up something hot?
- Long fur scarf
- Neckpiece
- Palmed a fur?