Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 37% | 10 | Ambush predator that lies in wait for prey | |
| 3 | 37% | 14 | They are ambush predators, lying in wait for their prey | |
Lie In Wait For And Ambush Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 124 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WAYLAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WAYLAY
Updated: January 7, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WAYLAY" which means:
- verb
- • Wait in hiding to attack
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bandit tried to waylay the unsuspecting traveler on the dark road."
- • "The protesters planned to waylay the politician outside the rally."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
MoistSignal to remain indoors
He, she or it, say
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quick08 Jan 2024 | Down 7 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | "Wait, wait, don't tell me!"
New York Times -
16 Oct 2021 | New York Times / 16 Oct 2021 |
2 | Ambush predator that lies in wait for prey | |
3 | Concealed; lie in ambush
The Guardian Speedy -
03 Jan 2016 | The Guardian Speedy / 03 Jan 2016 |
4 | Lie in ambush
New York Times -
03 Sep 1982 | New York Times / 03 Sep 1982 |
5 | Simon & Garfunkel hit in which "Lie-la-lie, lie-la-lie la lie-la-lie" is repeatedly sung
New York Times -
09 Mar 2021 | New York Times / 09 Mar 2021 |
6 | They are ambush predators, lying in wait for their prey | |
7 | ___ in wait (ready to ambush)
New York Times -
16 Dec 1978 | New York Times / 16 Dec 1978 |
