The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEGAL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Within bounds crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL | 33 % | 5 |
| LAWFUL | 33 % | 6 |
| FAIR | 33 % | 4 |
Why may LEGAL be the right solution?
"Within bounds" is a phrase that means something is within the limits or rules. The word "LEGAL" is synonymous with being within the bounds of the law or rules, making it the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Within bounds
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- boundedness
- within reach
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- withing
- boundary
- encompassed
- encompassing
- in terms
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Crossword Answer definitions
LEGAL noun- The legal department of a company.
- Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
- A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
- Somebody who immigrated lawfully.
- Relating to the law or to lawyers.
- Having its basis in the law.
- Being allowed or prescribed by law.
- Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
- (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).
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 LEGAL
- Sanctioned
- Valid
- Within the law
- __ aid (free counseling)
- Licit
- On the level
- Criminal's opposite
- Over 21
- By the book
- Constitutional