The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AFOOT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Underway, to Sherlock Holmes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AFOOT | 100 % | 5 |
Why may AFOOT be the right solution?
"Afoot" is an adverb that means "in progress" or "underway." In the context of Sherlock Holmes, it is often used to describe a case or investigation that has begun. Therefore, "underway, to Sherlock Holmes" is a clue that is hinting at the answer "afoot."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Underway, to Sherlock Holmes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- afoot
- pipe
- baker
- case
- deduce
- sleuth
- ulster
- watson
- cocaine
- conan doyle
- sir arthur conan doyle
- a. conan doyle
Crossword Answer definitions
AFOOT adjective- (predicative) That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
- On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
- On foot. (support of the body, standing)
- In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.
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