The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SKID which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2022.
Lose traction crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
---|---|---|
SKID | 77 % | 4 |
SLIP | 14 % | 4 |
SLIDE | 8 % | 5 |
SPINYOURWHEELS | 1 % | 14 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lose traction
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- skid
- slip
- slide
- fag
- little man
- lone ranger
- abed
- petit
- mash
- stunt
- snip
- sprig
Crossword Answer definitions
SKID noun- An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
- A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan.
- (by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.
- A piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure.
- To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
- To protect or support with a skid or skids.
- To cause to move on skids.
- To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.
- A stepchild.
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 SKID
- Lose traction
- Make tracks
- Mishap on the ice
- Slide sideways
- Type of mark
- Pallet
- Late-braking development
- Late-braking development?
- Unplanned slide
- Warehouse pallet
More clues leading to the result SLIP
- "__ Slidin' Away"
- Lady's undergarment
- Pillowcase
- Fall's prelude
- Lingerie item
- Encounter a banana peel
- Yacht spot
- Take a spill
- Goof
- Cause of a fall
More clues leading to the result SLIDE
- Playground sight
- Pool accessory
- Water park staple
- Coast
- Playground item
- Shout from a third base coach
- One in a carousel
- Water-park feature
- One way to reach home
- Playground feature