The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SICS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Turns loose (on) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SICS | 83 % | 4 |
| LETSAT | 17 % | 6 |
Why may SICS be the right solution?
The word "sics" means to urge or incite someone to attack or pursue someone or something. So, "Turns loose (on)" is a clue indicating that the answer involves directing or releasing someone or something to attack, which fits with the definition of "sics."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Turns loose (on)
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Crossword Answer definitions
SICS verb- To mark with a bracketed sic.
- To incite an attack by, especially a dog or dogs.
- To set upon; to chase; to attack.
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 SICS
- Orders to attack
- Sets a setter on
- Attacking orders
- Incites an attack
- Attacks, dog-style
- Commands to attack, in a way
- Causes to attack, with "on"
- Attacks
- Unleashes
- Puts on the dog?