The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PRESSED , but the solution may also be STRESSED which is one of the most recent solution (2016 in New York Times).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRESSED | 25 % | 7 |
| STRESSED | 25 % | 8 |
| COVERED | 25 % | 7 |
| UPAGAINSTIT | 25 % | 11 |
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
PRESSED verb- To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- To compress, squeeze.
- To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
- To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
- To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
- To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
- To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- To try to force (something upon someone).
- To hasten, urge onward.
- To urge, beseech, entreat.
- To lay stress upon.
- To throng, crowd.
- To print.
- To force into service, particularly into naval service.
- Under strain or deprivation
- Recruited by a press gang
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 PRESSED
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.