The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MISLED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2008.
Threw off the scent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MISLED | 67 % | 6 |
| ELUDED | 33 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Threw off the scent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- throw
- mislead
- shed
- chain
- chaining
- cast
- pheromone
- trash
- lost
- drag
- draw
- foil
Crossword Answer definitions
MISLED verb- To lead astray, in a false direction.
- To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
- To deceptively trick into something wrong.
- To accidentally or intentionally confuse.
- To rain in fine drops; to mizzle.
- To mislead.
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 MISLED
- Fooled
- Caused to go astray
- Bamboozled
- Deceived
- Planted a red herring, say
- Took in
- Gave false clues to, e.g.
- Sent on a wild-goose chase
- Baited with a red herring
- Took for a ride