Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Off The Leash Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 167 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is LOOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LOOSE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
295%8Exact Match!
336%10 Take off the leash

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LOOSE" which means:

    adjective
  • • Not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
  • • Not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
  • • Not affixed
  • adverb
  • • Without restraint
  • adjective satellite
  • • (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
  • • Not officially recognized or controlled
  • • Not literal
  • • Emptying easily or excessively
  • • Not tense or taut
  • • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
  • • Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
  • • Not carefully arranged in a package
  • • Having escaped, especially from confinement
  • • Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  • verb
  • • Grant freedom to; free from confinement
  • • Turn loose or free from restraint
  • • Make loose or looser
  • • Become loose or looser or less tight
  • noun
  • • The release of an arrow.
  • • A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.
  • • All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).
  • • Freedom from restraint.
  • • A letting go; discharge.
  • interjection
  • • Begin shooting; release your arrows

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The screws in the cabinet were loose and needed tightening."
  • • "The dog managed to escape through the loose gate."

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Where Woodstock can be found
Gusto
Refinable rock

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times18 Jul 2000 Across 21
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

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
"Freak on a Leash" metal band
New York Times - 28 Jun 2020
New York Times / 28 Jun 2020
2
Lets off the leash
3
Place of refreshment for Great Dane off the leash
The Guardian Cryptic - 04 Oct 2010
The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Oct 2010
4
Place to attach a surfboard leash
New York Times - 07 Dec 2021
New York Times / 07 Dec 2021
5
Take off the leash
6
Takes off the leash
New York Times - 15 Oct 2002
New York Times / 15 Oct 2002
7
Where some African countries are off the leash
The Guardian Cryptic - 29 Mar 2011
The Guardian Cryptic / 29 Mar 2011

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen