The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RESERVES which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 2008.
Troops on standby crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RESERVES | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Troops on standby
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- reserves
- issue
- backup
- militia
- rain
- sleep
- eraser
- olive
- posse
- pushup
- alert
- aline
Crossword Answer definitions
RESERVES noun- (behaviour) Restriction.
- That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
- (social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation.
- In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
- (calico printing) A resist.
- A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
- To keep back; to retain.
- To keep in store for future or special use.
- To book in advance; to make a reservation.
- To make an exception of; to except.
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