The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LEADS ON which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Strings along crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEADS ON | 50 % | 8 |
| LEADSON | 50 % | 7 |
Why may LEADS-ON be the right solution?
"Strings along" is a phrase that means to lead someone on or deceive them. "Leads on" is a synonym for this phrase, making it the correct answer to the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strings along
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stringing
- stringed
- stringiness
- stringed instrument
- strung
- belt along
- strands
- heartstrings
- string tie
- stringcourse
- purse string
- strung up
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