The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DISTRACT , but the solution may also be MISLEAD which is one of the most recent solution (1994 in New York Times).
Throw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRACT | 50 % | 8 |
| MISLEAD | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Throw off the scent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mislead
- disguise
- conceal
- hide
- hoodwink
- underline
- undercover
- one-legged
- stealth
- snoop
- clip
- underground
Crossword Answer definitions
DISTRACT verb- To divert the attention of.
- To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.
- Separated; drawn asunder.
- Insane; mad.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result DISTRACT
- Divert
- Divert, as the mind or attention.
- Divert.
- Divert attention
- Throw off the scent
- Preoccupy
- Amuse
- Deflect, as one's attention