Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 13 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | |
3 | 20% | 15 | Method in complexity theory to show that a problem is at least as hard as another problem | |
Problem For January Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TRAP" which means:
- noun
- • A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
- • Drain consisting of a u-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
- • Something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
- • A device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
- • The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- • Informal terms for the mouth
- • A light two-wheeled carriage
- • A hazard on a golf course verb
- • Place in a confining or embarrassing position
- • Catch in or as if in a trap
- • Hold or catch as if in a trap
- • To hold fast or prevent from moving
- • To sell marijuana on a street corner
An example sentence would be:
- • "He fell into a deep pitfall trap while hiking in the forest."
- • "The hunters set up traps to catch wild boars."
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:
Object of affectionRock channel
Forth feeder
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
New York Times29 Aug 1987 | Down 29 | |
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
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | |
2 | Coined the phrase 'A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved' | |
3 | Franco's January
New York Times -
30 May 1993 | New York Times / 30 May 1993 |
4 | January 1 title word
New York Times -
30 Dec 2009 | New York Times / 30 Dec 2009 |
5 | January forecast in Buffalo
New York Times -
22 Jan 1982 | New York Times / 22 Jan 1982 |
6 | Late November through January, in general
Eugene Sheffer -
12 Dec 2020 | Eugene Sheffer / 12 Dec 2020 |
7 | When winter comes, sooner than expected, after end of January
The Guardian Cryptic -
22 Nov 2019 | The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Nov 2019 |