The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ATBAY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
In check crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ATBAY | 83 % | 5 |
| TAMED | 11 % | 5 |
| ARRESTED | 6 % | 8 |
Why may ATBAY be the right solution?
"At bay" is an idiom that means to be held back or restrained. "In check" means the same thing. "ATBAY" is a two-word phrase that fits the clue and the number of boxes provided in the crossword.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In check
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- in restraint
- under control
- checkin
- checked
- check in
- checks
- check off
- checkrein
- checkable
- check out
- checkmark
- check stub
Crossword Answer definitions
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 ATBAY
- Trapped
- Unable to retreat
- In a powerless situation
- Cornered
- Held off
- How a dog might hold you
- Under control
- On the defensive
- In check
- With one's back to the wall
More clues leading to the result TAMED
- Busted, as a bronco
- Domesticated
- Civilized
- Toned down
- Broke, in a way
- Broken
- Subdued
- Broken, as a bronc
- Brought to heel
- Calmed down