The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ANTICS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2021.
High jinks crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANTICS | 41 % | 6 |
| CAPERS | 12 % | 6 |
| LARK | 12 % | 4 |
| LARKS | 6 % | 5 |
| TOMFOOLERY | 6 % | 10 |
| UPROARIOUSNESS | 6 % | 14 |
| PRANKS | 6 % | 6 |
| REVEL | 6 % | 5 |
| WHOOPDEDO | 6 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: High jinks
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hijinks
- jinks
- chucks
- chuckies
- nievie-nievie-nick-nack
- parlour game
- peevers
- camanachd
- shinty
- spoof
- speel
- chinese whispers
Crossword Answer definitions
ANTICS noun- A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- To perform antics, caper.
- To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
- To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
- A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
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 ANTICS
- Zaniness
- Goofiness
- Tomfoolery
- Buffoonery
- Monkeyshines
- Capers
- Funny business
- Playful capers
- Monkey business
- Playful play
More clues leading to the result CAPERS
- Crime jobs
- Edible buds
- Antics
- Tartar sauce flavoring
- Flower buds used as seasoning
- Relish condiments
- Diamond heists, perhaps
- Escapades
- Chicken piccata toppers
- Relish ingredient
More clues leading to the result LARK
- Prank
- Whimsical adventure
- Songbird
- "I'm as happy as a ___"
- Fancy
- Good clean fun
- Whim
- Frolic
- Gambol
- Exalation member
More clues leading to the result LARKS
- Pranks
- Songbirds
- Has a merry time
- Escapades
- Sprees
- Carefree adventures
- Small songbirds
- Harmless pranks
- Makes merry
- Capers
More clues leading to the result TOMFOOLERY
- Nonsense
- Shenanigans
- Horseplay (and a hint to 17-, 32-, and 48-Across)
- Horseplay, and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across
- Horseplay
- Baloney
- Monkeyshines
- Silliness
- Nonsense.
- Silly behavior
More clues leading to the result UPROARIOUSNESS
More clues leading to the result PRANKS
- Halloween deeds
- Shenanigans
- Joy-buzzer handshakes and such
- Practical jokes
- Halloween mischievousness
- Monkeyshines
- Mischief
- High jinks
- Monkey business
- Tricks.
More clues leading to the result REVEL
- Enjoy the party
- Heartily party
- Party hearty
- Make merry
- Whoop it up
- Take great delight
- Have a ball
- Celebrate
- Carouse
- Have a celebration