The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ONTO which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
One step ahead of, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ONTO | 100 % | 4 |
Why may ONTO be the right solution?
The phrase "one step ahead of" implies being aware or anticipating something. The word "onto" means moving or progressing towards something. So, "on to" can mean being one step ahead of or aware of something, making it the right answer for the clue.
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Crossword Answer definitions
ONTO adjective- (of a function) Assuming each of the values in its codomain; having its range equal to its codomain.
- Upon; on top of.
- Aware of.
- Being an onto function with a codomain of (see below).
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