The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NIXED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Shot down, as an idea crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NIXED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may NIXED be the right solution?
"NIXED" means to reject or dismiss an idea. In this case, "shot down" is a synonym for rejected, making "NIXED" the appropriate answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shot down, as an idea
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Crossword Answer definitions
NIXED verb- To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel.
- To destroy or eradicate.
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