The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TABOO which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Off-limits crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TABOO | 75 % | 5 |
| TABU | 13 % | 4 |
| NONO | 7 % | 4 |
| NOGO | 4 % | 4 |
| PRIVATE | 2 % | 7 |
Why may TABOO be the right solution?
The word "taboo" means something that is forbidden or prohibited by social custom. Therefore, if something is off-limits, it is considered taboo.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Off-limits
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- out-of-bounds
- restricted
- forbidden
- banned
- prohibited
- no-go
- taboo
- unattainable
- untouchable
- inviolable
- independent
- elusive
Crossword Answer definitions
TABOO noun- An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
- (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
- To mark as taboo.
- To ban.
- To avoid.
- Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
- Culturally forbidden.
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 TABOO
- No-no
- Verboten
- Pretty much any white card in Cards Against Humanity
- Prohibition
- Societal no-no
- Talking about one's sex swing in the office, e.g.
- Nono
- Simply not done
- Forbidden
- Behavioral no-no
More clues leading to the result TABU
- Popular cologne
- Forbidden
- No-no
- Palm Beach eatery
- Absolute no-no
- Forbidden: Var.
- Verboten
- Fragrance
- Prohibition: Var.
- Forbidden (var.)
More clues leading to the result NONO
- Dessert, to a weight-watcher
- Faux pas
- Forbidden item
- Taboo
- Forbidden thing
- It's a forbidden
- Toddler's taboo
- Admonition to Nanette
- Prohibition
- Proscription
More clues leading to the result NOGO
- Aborted launch
- Canceled
- Canceled, to NASA
- Canceled, NASA-style
- Nixed by NASA
- Nix for 32 Across
- Thumbs-down at NASA
- Mission-scrapping words
- Forbidden
- NASA negative