The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SKIDS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Loses traction on the road crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SKIDS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SKIDS be the right solution?
The answer "SKIDS" is the right solution because when a vehicle loses traction on the road, it may skid, which means sliding or slipping uncontrollably.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Loses traction on the road
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stick
- sticks
- tread
- steamer
- tyre
- skid
- skidding
- slip
- skidder
- gripping
- slide
- slipped
Crossword Answer definitions
SKIDS 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.
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