The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SNARLS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2017.
Tie-ups crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNARLS | 20 % | 6 |
| ANCHORAGES | 20 % | 10 |
| LACES | 20 % | 5 |
| LOGJAMS | 20 % | 7 |
| JAMS | 20 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tie-ups
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tie down
- bind
- truss
- bind off
- art
- ego
- lace up
- parcel
- upping
- bail up
- band
- bid
Crossword Answer definitions
SNARLS noun- A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
- An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
- A slow-moving traffic jam.
- To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
- To become entangled.
- To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
- To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
- To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
- The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
- A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.
- A squabble.
- To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
- To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
- To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
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 SNARLS
- Traffic problems
- Anglers headaches
- Says contemptuously
- Rat's nests
- Mare's-nests
- Traffic reports may note them
- Canine cautions
- Speaks threateningly
- Doghouse warnings
- Traffic tie-ups
More clues leading to the result ANCHORAGES
More clues leading to the result LACES
- Corset tighteners
- Shoe closers
- Shoestrings
- They usually are in pairs
- They're tied above tongues
- Velcro alternative
- Loafers' lack
- Corset strings
- Skate securers
- Oxford ties
More clues leading to the result LOGJAMS
- Stoppages at the lumber mill?
- Bottlenecks
- Fixes
- Blockages
- River pileups
- Lumberman's problems.
- Impasses
- Tie-ups