["Is this thing on?"] Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word TAP , but the solution may also be [TAP TAP] which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).

["Is this thing on?"] crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
TAP	22 %	3
TAPTAP	22 %	6
TEST	11 %	4
HULLO	11 %	5
[TAP TAP]	11 %	9
ANYONELISTENING	11 %	15
AREYOULISTENING	11 %	15

Why may TAPTAP be the right solution?

The phrase "is this thing on?" is often used to test a microphone or sound system. Tapping the microphone or table is a common way to test if it's working, hence the answer "TAPTAP".

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: ["Is this thing on?"]

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stuff
things
something
all
any
anything
everything
shit
whatever
cynthia
case
coming

Crossword Answer definitions

TAP noun

A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
A device used to dispense liquids.
Liquor drawn through a tap; hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor.
A place where liquor is drawn for drinking.
A device used to cut an internal screw thread. (External screw threads are cut with a die.)
A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it.
An interception of communication by authority.
A device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls.
A procedure that removes fluid from a body cavity.

TAP verb

To furnish with taps.
To draw off liquid from a vessel.
To deplete, especially of a liquid via a tap; to tap out.
To exploit.
To place a listening or recording device on a telephone or wired connection.
To intercept a communication without authority.
To cut an internal screw thread.
To turn or flip a card or playing piece to remind players that it has already been used that turn (by analogy to "tapping," in the sense of drawing on to the point of temporary exhaustion, the resources or abilities represented by the card).
To cadge, borrow or beg.
To drain off fluid by paracentesis.
To advance someone for a post or job, or for membership of a club.

TAP noun

A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.
The act of touching a touch screen.
A piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe in repairing or renewing the sole or heel.
A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed; usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo.
A consonant sound made by a single muscle contraction, such as the sound [ɾ] in the standard American English pronunciation of body.

TAP verb

To strike lightly.
To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly.
To make a sharp noise.
To operate an electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) by tapping a specific place on its (capacitive or other) touch screen.
To designate for some duty or for membership, as in 'a tap on the shoulder'.
To have sexual intercourse with.
To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly.
To force (an opponent) to submit.
To put a new sole or heel on.

TAP noun

A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks

TAP noun

An Indian malarial fever.

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Answer to "["Is this thing on?"]" crossword clue