The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word BUMP IN THE ROAD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Minor setback … or a hint to entering 16-, 24-, 44- and 52- crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BUMP IN THE ROAD | 100 % | 16 |
Why may BUMP-IN-THE-ROAD be the right solution?
The phrase "BUMP IN THE ROAD" is a common expression that means a minor setback or obstacle. In this crossword clue, the answer is a play on words as the words "BUMP" are literally in the road, or entry, to the other words in the theme answers at positions 16, 24, 44, and 52.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Minor setback … or a hint to entering 16-, 24-, 44- and 52-
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