The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TILT which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Pinball faux pas crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TILT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may TILT be the right solution?
"TILT" is the right answer because in pinball, if the player tilts or nudges the machine too aggressively, it causes the game to stop and display the word "TILT," resulting in a penalty or loss of turn.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pinball faux pas
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gaffe
- error
- slip
- goof
- misstep
- boob
- boner
- balk
- blunder
- sin
- solecism
- burp
Crossword Answer definitions
TILT noun- A slope or inclination.
- The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
- The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
- A jousting contest.
- An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
- A thrust, as with a lance.
- A tilt hammer.
- To slope or incline (something); to slant.
- (jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
- To be at an angle.
- To point or thrust a weapon at.
- To point or thrust (a weapon).
- To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
- To play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck or losses).
- (of a machine) To intentionally let the ball fall down to the drain by disabling flippers and most targets, done as a punishment to the player when the machine is nudged too violently or frequently.
- A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
- Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.
- To cover with a tilt, or awning.
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