The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ROAD which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Took the high __ crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ROAD | 100 % | 4 |
Why may ROAD be the right solution?
The phrase "took the high road" is a common expression meaning to take the morally superior or more positive course of action in a situation. In this context, "road" is the correct answer to complete the phrase.
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Crossword Answer definitions
ROAD noun- A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
- A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.
- A path chosen in life or career.
- An underground tunnel in a mine.
- A railway or a single railway track.
- The act of riding on horseback.
- A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.
- (often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.
- A journey, or stage of a journey.
- A way or route.
- At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
- (Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.
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