The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MOBS , but the solution may also be POSSES which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Gangs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MOBS | 25 % | 4 |
| POSSES | 25 % | 6 |
| BANDS | 25 % | 5 |
| CREWS | 25 % | 5 |
Why may POSSES be the right solution?
"POSSES" is a slang term for a group of people who regularly associate with each other, often with a common purpose or interest. This makes it an appropriate answer for the clue "Gangs".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gangs
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crowd
- crew
- mob
- gang up
- pack
- bunch
- ring
- work party
- agglomerations
- associations
- band
- bandages
Crossword Answer definitions
MOBS noun- A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.
- A group of animals such as horses or cattle.
- A flock of emus.
- The Mafia, or a similar group that engages in organized crime (preceded by the).
- A non-player character, especially one that exists to be fought or killed to further the progression of the story or game.
- The lower classes of a community; the rabble.
- (Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.
- To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility.
- To crowd into or around a place.
- A promiscuous woman; a harlot or wench; a prostitute.
- A mob cap.
- To wrap up in, or cover with, a cowl.
- Mobile phone
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 MOBS
- Unruly bunches
- Overwhelms
- Crowds around
- Throngs
- Crowds
- Disorderly crowds
- Hordes
- Unruly crowds
- Unruly groups
- Out-of-control crowds
More clues leading to the result POSSES
- Future parties?
- Rap video extras
- Outlaw hunters
- Sheriffs' followers
- Groups that may "head 'em off at the pass"
- Oater staples
- Sheriff's backups
- Some search parties
- Some chasers
- Celebrity entourages
More clues leading to the result BANDS
- Hoops
- Boston and Chicago, for two
- Coachella lineup
- Europe and Asia, for two
- Sashes
- Canada's "Barenaked Ladies" and "The Tragically Hip", e.g.
- Battle of the ___
- Rings
- Styx and Stones?
- Musical groups