The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OFFSIDES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Over the line, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OFFSIDES | 100 % | 8 |
Why may OFFSIDES be the right solution?
The term "offside" in sports, such as soccer or American football, refers to a player being in a position on the field that is beyond a designated line when the ball is played to them. This is considered a violation of the rules, hence being "over the line, in a way."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Over the line, in a way
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Crossword Answer definitions
OFFSIDES noun- An offside play.
- The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.
- The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
- (of a canal) The side opposite the towpath.
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