The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word WAR which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2012.
Old Maid alternative crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WAR | 100 % | 3 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Old Maid alternative
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Crossword Answer definitions
WAR noun- Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
- A particular conflict of this kind.
- (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
- Instruments of war.
- Armed forces.
- A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt.
- To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
- To carry on, as a contest; to wage.
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