The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AFTER which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AFTER | 100 % | 5 |
Why may AFTER be the right solution?
The word "after" can be used to indicate the act of trying to find something, as in searching for something that comes later in time or sequence.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Trying to find
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- searching
- seeking
- looking
- hunting
- impressed
- draw
- contact
- brains
- draw out
- draw in
- rivet
- stance
Crossword Answer definitions
AFTER adjective- Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent
- (where the frame of reference is within the ship) At or towards the stern of a ship.
- Behind; later in time; following.
- Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
- Behind.
- In pursuit of, seeking.
- In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
- Next in importance or rank.
- As a result of.
- In spite of.
- (usually preceded by a form of be, followed by an -ing form of a verb) Used to indicate recent completion of an activity
- According to an author or text.
- Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
- According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
- Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
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