The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SLAY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Knock 'em dead crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SLAY | 80 % | 4 |
| BREAKALEG | 20 % | 9 |
Why may SLAY be the right solution?
The answer "SLAY" is the right solution for the clue "Knock 'em dead" because "slay" is a colloquial term that means to impress or amaze someone. It fits the clue perfectly as it suggests leaving a strong and lasting impression.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Knock 'em dead
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- amazing
- astonishing
- awe-inspiring
- breathtaking
- extraordinary
- incredible
- marvelous
- phenomenal
- amazingly
- spectacularly
- wonderful
- marvellous
Crossword Answer definitions
SLAY verb- To kill, murder.
- To eradicate or stamp out.
- (by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
- To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
- To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
- To have sex with
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 SLAY
- Do in the dragon
- Overwhelm with laughter
- Do in
- Dispatch a dragon
- Overwhelm
- Amusingly overwhelm
- Kill
- Do well at a 39-Down
- Emulate Natty Bumppo
- Do in, as a dragon
More clues leading to the result BREAKALEG
- "Good luck!"
- "Knock 'em dead!"
- Opening night expression (with a hidden veggie)
- Ironic "Good luck!"
- *Opening night "Best of luck!"
- Expression of luck for an actor
- Line delivered before lines are delivered
- "Good luck!" ... and a hint to 17-, 25-, 39- and 51-Across
- Expression of luck
- It's good news for an actor to hear ___/It's bad news for an athlete to ___