The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SECRETLY , but the solution may also be ONTHESLY which is one of the most recent solution (2017 in New York Times).
Sub rosa crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SECRETLY | 50 % | 8 |
| CLANDESTINE | 10 % | 11 |
| INSECRET | 10 % | 8 |
| ONTHEQT | 10 % | 7 |
| ONTHESLY | 10 % | 8 |
| SECRET | 10 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sub rosa
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- covert
- under-the-table
- under the rose
- secretly
- clandestinely
- secretively
- covertly
- underground
- off-the-record
- cloakedly
- hiddenly
- in camera
Crossword Answer definitions
SECRETLY adverb- In secret, covertly.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SECRETLY
- Sub rosa
- On the q.t.
- How plots are planned
- On the sly
- In a mysterious way.
- Without the knowledge of.
- Sub rosa.
- In a hush-hush way
- In a clandestine manner
- In confidence
More clues leading to the result CLANDESTINE
More clues leading to the result INSECRET
- Undercover
- Covertly
- How backroom deals are conducted
- Behind closed doors
- Sub rosa
- Confidentially
- Clandestinely
- Unbeknownst to others, bug picks up pair of recruits (2,6)
- Without the knowledge of others.
- On the quiet
More clues leading to the result ONTHEQT
- Secretly
- Without telling anyone
- In secret
- Secretly, and this puzzle's title
- Surreptitiously ... and a hint to 20-, 28-, 46- and 52-Across
- In secret: Slang.
- Quietly: Colloq.
- Sub rosa
- Not openly
- Without anyone knowing
More clues leading to the result ONTHESLY
- Surreptitiously
- Furtively
- Secretly
- To avoid publicity
- In secret
- Behind one's back
- Sneakily
- Sub rosa
- In a furtive manner
- Secretively