The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AFOOT which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
In progress, quaintly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AFOOT | 100 % | 5 |
Why may AFOOT be the right solution?
"Afoot" is an archaic adverb meaning "in progress" or "underway". The word "quaintly" in the clue suggests that the answer is an old-fashioned or outdated word, making "afoot" a fitting solution.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In progress, quaintly
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Crossword Answer definitions
AFOOT adjective- (predicative) That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
- On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
- On foot. (support of the body, standing)
- In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.
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