The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RETALIATE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Return like for like crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETALIATE | 100 % | 9 |
Why may RETALIATE be the right solution?
The answer "RETALIATE" fits the clue "Return like for like" because to retaliate means to respond to an action with a similar action, often in a negative or aggressive way.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Return like for like
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tit for tat
- retaliate
- payback
- repayment
- retaliation
- pay back
- hit back
- render
- pay out
- retribution
- revenge
- vindicate
Crossword Answer definitions
RETALIATE verb- To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.
- To repay or requite by an act of the same kind.
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