The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FLAIL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Throw one’s hands up, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FLAIL | 100 % | 5 |
Why may FLAIL be the right solution?
The phrase "Throw one’s hands up, say" is a clue indicating a gesture of frustration or confusion. "Flail" means to wave or swing wildly, which is a common gesture when feeling frustrated or confused.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Throw one’s hands up, say
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Crossword Answer definitions
FLAIL noun- A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
- A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
- To beat using a flail or similar implement.
- To wave or swing vigorously
- To thresh.
- To move like a flail.
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