The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLUKE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2017.
Happy accident crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FLUKE | 50 % | 5 |
| STROKEOFLUCK | 50 % | 12 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Happy accident
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- serendipity
- fluke
- fortuity
- fortuitous
- fortune
- issue
- fortuitously
- luck
- black belt
- fortunate
- cess
- joss
Crossword Answer definitions
FLUKE noun- A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
- To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
- To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
- A flounder.
- A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
- Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
- Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
- A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.
- In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.
- Waste cotton.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result FLUKE
- Half-court shot, e.g.
- Hole in one, assuredly
- Stroke of luck
- Lucky break
- Unlikely stroke of luck
- Stroke of good luck
- Winning the lottery, say
- Lucky shot
- Quirk of fate
- Accidental success