The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOSE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Misplace crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LOSE | 99 % | 4 |
| LACTOSE | 1 % | 7 |
Why may LOSE be the right solution?
The word "lose" means to misplace something or be unable to find it. It fits the clue "Misplace" because it directly relates to the act of losing something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Misplace
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mislay
- lose
- forget
- mishandle
- mislaid
- misspell
- mislaying
- mistype
- purloin
- forgot
- forgetting
- lost
Crossword Answer definitions
LOSE verb- To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
- To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
- To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
- To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
- To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.
- To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).
- To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.
- Of a clock, to run slower than expected.
- (ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
- To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.
- To cause to part with; to deprive of.
- Fame, renown; praise.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result LOSE
- Get trounced
- Mislay
- Place or show
- Take it on the chin
- Come in second
- Finish last
- Finish second
- Give the slip to
- Misplace
- Come in last