The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALERT , but the solution may also be ONALERT which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Standing at the ready crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ALERT | 50 % | 5 |
| ONALERT | 50 % | 7 |
Why may ONALERT be the right solution?
The phrase "on alert" means to be ready and prepared for something. "Standing" emphasizes the readiness and alertness of the subject, making "ONALERT" the appropriate answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Standing at the ready
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- poised
- alert
- on guard
- prepared
- vigil
- watch
- vigilance
- argus
- wakeful
- follow
- watcher
- erect
Crossword Answer definitions
ALERT noun- An alarm.
- A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
- A state of readiness for potential combat.
- Attentive; awake; on guard.
- Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
- To give warning to.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result ALERT
- Argus-eyed
- Code red, for one
- On one's toes
- Sharp-eyed
- Tip off
- Warn
- Not oblivious
- Storm siren
- Wide awake
- On the ball