The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOST which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Misplaced crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LOST | 100 % | 4 |
Why may LOST be the right solution?
"Lost" is the right answer because when something is misplaced, it means it cannot be found or is missing, which is synonymous with being lost.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Misplaced
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mislaid
- lost
- disarranged
- flawed
- distracted
- mistaken
- inappropriate
- unjustified
- destroyed
- groundless
- deluded
- moved
Crossword Answer definitions
LOST 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.
- Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
- In an unknown location; unable to be found.
- Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible.
- Parted with; no longer held or possessed.
- Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered.
- Ruined or destroyed, either physically or morally; past help or hope.
- Hardened beyond sensibility or recovery; alienated; insensible.
- Occupied with, or under the influence of, something, so as not to notice external things.
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