The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word EDGY , but the solution may also be AGOG which is one of the most recent solution (2020 in Wall Street Journal).
On tenterhooks crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EDGY | 39 % | 4 |
| TENSE | 29 % | 5 |
| AGOG | 19 % | 4 |
| ANTSY | 6 % | 5 |
| EAGERLY | 3 % | 7 |
| ATIP | 3 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: On tenterhooks
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- anxiously
- anticipation
- on edge
- bated breath
- tensely
- anxious
- anxiousness
- suspense
- suspenseful
- nervousness
- tense
- nervous
Crossword Answer definitions
EDGY adjective- Nervous, apprehensive.
- (entertainment) Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
- (entertainment) On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
- Irritable.
- Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
- (of a knife or blade) Sharp.
- Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.
- Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.
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 EDGY
- Wired
- Tense
- Like indie crosswords (we hope)
- Like much prestige television
- Pacing, perhaps
- All wound up
- Innovative and daring
- Like challenging art
- Likely to snap
- Risk-taking
More clues leading to the result TENSE
- On edge
- Past perfect
- Full of suspense
- High-strung
- Jittery
- Uptight
- Wound up
- Past or present
- Wired
- Under strain
More clues leading to the result AGOG
- Atwitter
- Bug-eyed
- Excited
- Full of keen anticipation.
- Het up
- Wide-eyed
- Eager
- Eyes-a-poppin'
- Frenzied
- Full of anticipation
More clues leading to the result ANTSY
- On edge
- Fidgety
- Eager
- Eager to get moving
- Edgy
- Ready to move onto the next thing
- Unable to sit still
- Uncomfortable
- Anxious
- Chomping at the bit
More clues leading to the result EAGERLY
- With gusto
- With no prodding necessary
- With enthusiasm
- How presents are often opened
- With optimism
- One way to anticipate
- With bells on
- With relish
- Earnestly.
- With avidity.