The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word JINX , but the solution may also be HEX which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Spell of bad luck crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| JINX | 50 % | 4 |
| HEX | 50 % | 3 |
Why may HEX be the right solution?
In folklore, a "hex" is a curse or spell that brings bad luck to someone. Therefore, the answer "HEX" fits the clue "Spell of bad luck?" in a crossword puzzle.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Spell of bad luck
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hex
- hoodoo
- jinx
- misfortune
- jinxed
- mischance
- jonah
- mishap
- curse
- break
- hexed
- whammy
Crossword Answer definitions
JINX noun- A hex; an evil spell.
- A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.
- Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result JINX
- Put a hex on
- Luck repellent?
- Bad luck charm?
- Undesirable casino companion
- Bring bad luck to
- Bringer of bad luck
- Black cat, to some
- Give bad luck to
- Good luck charm's opposite
- Bad luck bringer