The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TABOO , but the solution may also be NOTOK which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Proscribed crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TABOO | 39 % | 5 |
| TABU | 28 % | 4 |
| NOTOK | 11 % | 5 |
| OUTLAWED | 6 % | 8 |
| ILLICIT | 6 % | 7 |
| FORBADE | 6 % | 7 |
| FORBAD | 6 % | 6 |
Why may NOTOK be the right solution?
"Proscribed" means forbidden or not allowed. "NOTOK" is an informal way of saying "not okay" which means something is not allowed or forbidden. Therefore, "NOTOK" is a suitable answer for the clue "Proscribed".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Proscribed
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- forbidden
- impermissible
- out
- prohibited
- taboo
- tabu
- ban
- banished
- banned
- banning
- barred
- disliked
Crossword Answer definitions
TABOO noun- An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
- (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
- To mark as taboo.
- To ban.
- To avoid.
- Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
- Culturally forbidden.
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 TABOO
- No-no
- Verboten
- Pretty much any white card in Cards Against Humanity
- Prohibition
- Societal no-no
- Talking about one's sex swing in the office, e.g.
- Nono
- Simply not done
- Forbidden
- Behavioral no-no
More clues leading to the result TABU
- Popular cologne
- Forbidden
- No-no
- Palm Beach eatery
- Absolute no-no
- Forbidden: Var.
- Verboten
- Fragrance
- Prohibition: Var.
- Forbidden (var.)
More clues leading to the result NOTOK
- Seriously verboten
- Very iffy
- Far from fine
- Taboo
- Uncool
- Unacceptable
- Prohibited
- Against the rules
- Far from acceptable
- Improper
More clues leading to the result OUTLAWED
- Illegal
- Banned
- Proscribed
- Like chewing gum in Singapore or wearing blue jeans in North Korea (seriously!)
More clues leading to the result ILLICIT
- Not permitted
- Forbidden
- Like racketeering
- Like hanky-panky
- Unlawful
- Like gunrunning
- Under-the-table
- Prohibited
- Proscribed
- Unlawful.