The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SIGN , but the solution may also be POLE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
+ or - crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SIGN | 23 % | 4 |
| SYMBOL | 21 % | 6 |
| EMOTICON | 10 % | 8 |
| BRACE | 10 % | 5 |
| POLE | 5 % | 4 |
| PAREN | 5 % | 5 |
| ALTERNATIVEWORD | 5 % | 15 |
| ARROW | 5 % | 5 |
| RAZORBACK | 3 % | 9 |
| ANGLE | 3 % | 5 |
| WORDOFCHOICE | 3 % | 12 |
| OBELUS | 3 % | 6 |
| SLASH | 3 % | 5 |
| ELSE | 3 % | 4 |
Why may ARROW be the right solution?
The clue "--> or <--" is referring to the symbols used to represent arrows. " -->" is a right arrow and "<--" is a left arrow. The answer "ARROW" fits the clue because it is a general term for a symbol used to indicate direction.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: + or -
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gold
- ria
- sabs
- retirement
- sor
- brs
- rha
- rup
- sro
- sab
- dors
- srg
Crossword Answer definitions
SIGN noun- (sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.
- Physical evidence left by an animal.
- A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
- A wonder; miracle; prodigy.
- An astrological sign.
- Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
- A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- Sign language in general.
- An omen.
- A property of the body that indicates a disease and, unlike a symptom, is unlikely to be noticed by the patient.
- A military emblem carried on a banner or standard.
- To make a mark
- To make the sign of the cross
- To indicate
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 SIGN
- + or -
- Indication
- Omen
- Ink
- Speak with the hands
- Word after high or road
- Agree to a deal
- This word follows the last word of 18A, 23A, 50A, and 56A
- "What's your ___?"
- Say "I love you" by extending the thumb, index finger, and pinky, e.g.
More clues leading to the result SYMBOL
- + or -
- Conventional representation
- Pictograph
- One thing standing for another
- It stands for something
- Word with peace or sex
- NBC's is a peacock
- Logo, e.g.
- $, for one
- It's just one thing instead of another
More clues leading to the result EMOTICON
- :D or X_X
- Punctuated expression
- Symbolic attitude?
- Somewhat parenthetical comment?
- Keystrokes simulating a face, often
- Sideways symbol in cyberspace
- Creation using punctuation
- :-), e.g.
- <3, for example
- Smile in an e-mail, say
More clues leading to the result BRACE
- Prepare for action
- Pair
- Reinforce
- Prepare for impact
- "___ yourself" ("This may come as a shock")
- Supporting timber
- Support
- Shore up
- Orthopedic device
- Two birds in the hand?
More clues leading to the result POLE
- Flag holder
- Kind of lamp
- Upright rod
- Firehouse feature
- Kind of bean or lamp
- Vaulter's need
- End of the world
- Pope John Paul II, for one
- Kind of cat
- Certain dancer's prop
More clues leading to the result PAREN
- ( or )
- 9 fig.
- Fig. above a 9
- Emoticon smile, for short
- Written bracket, for short
- Rounded bracket (abbr.)
- Emoticon's smile, for short
- Emoticon's mouth, often
- (, for example
- ( or ), briefly
More clues leading to the result ALTERNATIVEWORD
More clues leading to the result ARROW
- Pointer
- Sagittarius' projectile
- Tell's missile
- Cupid's projectile
- One-way sign shape
- Pierce __ (old car)
- The CW show whose main character often takes a bow during a fight
- It shows the way
- Directional sign
- Epitome of straightness
More clues leading to the result RAZORBACK
- Arkansas player
- OR?
- Fayetteville athlete
- Arkansas athlete
- Wild hog.
- Kind of hog
- Sharp, narrow range of hills
- University of Arkansas mascot
- Arkansas mascot
- "If he doesn't like it, he can bring the ___"
More clues leading to the result ANGLE
- Go for fluke
- Point of view
- Emulate Walton
- Fish
- Slant
- Special approach
- It can be right, but not wrong (n.b. "your girlfriend" is too many letters)
- Story line
- Con man's scheme
- This is measured in degrees
More clues leading to the result WORDOFCHOICE
More clues leading to the result OBELUS
- Dagger-shaped editing mark
- Critical mark.
- ___ or ÷.
- Reference mark, as a dagger.
- Dagger, in printing.
- Manuscript symbol
- + or –
- Printer's dagger
More clues leading to the result SLASH
- Virgule
- Incision
- What may follow "com"
- Drastically reduce, as prices
- Not just trim
- Cut drastically
- Guns N' Roses member
- Guitarist with a signature top hat
- Reduce, as prices
- Commit a hockey foul