Answer to "Top (dog)" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ALPHA , but the solution may also be HEAD HONCHO which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).

Top (dog) crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer Likelyness Letters
ALPHA17 %5
NUMEROUNO9 %9
HEAD8 %4
PICKOFTHELITTER6 %15
MRBIG6 %5
CHAMP6 %5
KINGPIN6 %7
HEADHONCHO5 %10
BIGCHEESE5 %9
BIGKAHUNA5 %9
BOSS3 %4
HIGHPRIEST2 %10
ONER2 %4
PREXY2 %5
CHIEF2 %5
MISTERBIG2 %9
EXEC2 %4
HONCHO2 %6
KINGOFTHEHILL1 %13
GRANDPOOBAH1 %11
WINNER1 %6
BESTINSHOW1 %10
ALPHAMALE1 %9
LEADEROFTHEPACK1 %15
HISHIGHNESS1 %11
HEAD HONCHO1 %11

Why may HEAD-HONCHO be the right solution?

The phrase "top dog" is a metaphorical expression meaning the person in charge or the leader. "Head honcho" is a colloquial term that also means the person in charge or the boss. Therefore, "head honcho" is the right answer because it is a synonym for "top dog."

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Top (dog)

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.
  • head
  • chief
  • race car
  • hang on
  • come to
  • take on
  • good time
  • pile up
  • stock car
  • get together
  • flying start
  • black tie

Crossword Answer definitions

ALPHA noun
  1. The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
  2. Latin alpha
  3. The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix.
  4. The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk.
  5. A person, especially a male, who is dominant, successful and attractive; (see alpha male).
  6. (abbreviation) Alphabet.
  7. The first versions of a program, usually only available to the developer, and only tested by the developer.
  8. The level of translucency of a color, as determined by the alpha channel.
  9. The significance level of a statistical test; the alpha level.
  10. In omegaverse fiction, a person of a sexually-dominant (and sometimes secondary) gender/sex that is driven by biology, magic, or other means to bond with an omega, with males of this type often having canine-like genitalia.
ALPHA adjective
  1. Designates the first in an order of precedence.
  2. (of person, object or action) exhibiting characteristics of the alpha male/female archetype.
  3. Designates some bright star, usually the brightest star, of a constellation.

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