The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HAPS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Unfortunate events, old-style crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| HAPS | 100 % | 4 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Unfortunate events, old-style
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- black
 - blest
 - lorn
 - rag
 - ruth
 - care
 - nay
 - roadster
 - soft
 - misery
 - none
 - smite
 
Crossword Answer definitions
HAPS noun- (in the plural) Happenings; events; goings-on.
 - That which happens; an occurrence or happening, especially an unexpected, random, chance, or fortuitous event; chance; fortune; luck.
 
- To happen; to befall; to chance.
 - To happen to.
 
- (Western Pennsylvania) A wrap, such as a quilt or a comforter. Also, a small or folded blanket placed on the end of a bed to keep feet warm.
 
- To wrap, clothe.
 
- Any of the cichlid fishes of the tribe Haplochromini.
 
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