The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DARED , but the solution may also be PUSHED IT which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Pressed one's luck crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DARED | 50 % | 5 |
| PUSHED IT | 50 % | 9 |
Why may PUSHED-IT be the right solution?
The phrase "pressed one's luck" means to take a risk or push the boundaries of what is safe or acceptable. "Pushed it" is a colloquial way of saying someone took a risk or pushed their luck.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pressed one's luck
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Crossword Answer definitions
DARED verb- To have enough courage (to do something).
- To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
- To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
- To terrify; to daunt.
- To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
- To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
- To lie or crouch down in fear.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result DARED
- Made bold
- Participated in some derring-do
- Provoked to contend
- Had gumption
- Had the courage
- Threw down the gauntlet
- Took a chance
- Went for it
- Challenged
- Had the nerve