The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STRESSED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2016.
Under the gun crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STRESSED | 25 % | 8 |
| COVERED | 25 % | 7 |
| UPAGAINSTIT | 25 % | 11 |
| PRESSED | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Under the gun
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- under fire
- under pressure
- under siege
- undermanned
- underprepared
- in trouble
- underrun
- outgunned
- undertime
- under cover
- understaffed
- underpowered
Crossword Answer definitions
STRESSED verb- To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.
- To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
- To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.
- To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
- To emphasise (words in speaking).
- To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
- Suffering stress (either physical or mental).
- Having a stress or accent.
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 STRESSED
- Like some syllables
- In danger of burnout
- Under too much pressure, with "out"
- Emphasized
- Put under pressure
- Uptight
- Under pressure
- Ready for aromatherapy, say
- Having an accent
- Played up
More clues leading to the result COVERED
- ... the bookies got ___
- Under the gun?
- Dealt with
- Like Old West wagons
- Reported on
- "The ___ Wagon."—Hough.
- Held at gun point.
- Reported the news of.
- Provided for.
- Got news, pictures, etc., of.
More clues leading to the result UPAGAINSTIT
- Down on one's luck
- In a difficult situation
- Under the gun
- In difficulty: Colloq.
- Hard pressed
- Badly in need
- In quite a spot