The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TRAIL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Lag crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRAIL | 60 % | 5 |
| TIRE | 20 % | 4 |
| DAWDLE | 20 % | 6 |
Why may TRAIL be the right solution?
The answer to "Lag" is "TRAIL" because lag can refer to falling behind or moving slowly, and a trail can be a path or track that is followed, often at a slower pace.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lag
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- slowdown
- dawdle
- fall behind
- fall back
- interim
- put away
- imprison
- incarcerate
- remand
- gaol
- jail
- immure
Crossword Answer definitions
TRAIL noun- The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
- A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
- A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
- A walk in which all the edges are distinct.
- To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
- To drag (something) behind on the ground.
- To leave (a trail of).
- To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.
- To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.
- To run or climb like certain plants.
- To drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along.
- To be losing, to be behind in a competition.
- To carry (a firearm) with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle.
- To flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down.
- To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon.
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 TRAIL
- Way into the woods
- Mark of the comics
- Be behind
- Bridle path
- Path
- Path where you might eat gorp
- Visible footsteps
- Sleuth's path
- Bring up the rear
- Appalachian, e.g.
More clues leading to the result TIRE
- Get bored
- It's a spare for a flat
- Poop out
- Run out of gas
- Trunk item
- Be fed up with
- Wear down
- Wear out
- Fatigue
- Akron export