The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SNITCHES , but the solution may also be TELLS which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Rats (on) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNITCHES | 25 % | 8 |
| TELLS | 25 % | 5 |
| NARCS | 25 % | 5 |
| BETRAYS | 25 % | 7 |
Why may TELLS be the right solution?
The phrase "rats on" means to inform on or betray someone. "Tells" is a synonym for informing on someone, making it the correct answer.
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Crossword Answer definitions
SNITCHES noun- A thief.
- An informer, usually one who betrays his group.
- A nose.
- A tiny morsel.
- To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.
- To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
- To steal, quickly and quietly.
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 SNITCHES
More clues leading to the result TELLS
- Acts the tattletale
- Acts the rat
- Spills the beans
- Informs positively
- Relates
- Blabs
- Does some narration
- States
- Narrates
- De-bags the cat
More clues leading to the result NARCS
- DEA agents
- Members of a crack team?
- They're always looking for deals
- Busters
- Bust makers
- They make busts
- Drug cops
- They may get tips about dealers
- Crack investigators?
- Drugbusters