Likely Crossword Clue

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Likely Crossword Answer

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APT

(3 letters)

PRONE

(5 letters)

LIABLE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
2. given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LIKELY (adjective)
1. likely but not certain to be or become true or real
2. expected to become or be; in prospect
LIKELY (adverb)
1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

APT
(3 letters)
PRONE
(5 letters)
LIABLE
(6 letters)

More The Guardian Quick Crossword (8/12/2026) Answers

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10. Fancy – idea

11. Waste water

13. Remains of a loaf?

15. Edge-of-town neighbourhood

16. Carefully assess

18. Fertile soil

19. Unwilling

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1. Concern for others

2. Scottish novelist and 1st Baron Tweedsmuir – John ___

3. Acid test indicator

4. They’re given to those in need

6. Collector’s signature

7. One has money but no taste

12. Shaking like a jelly

14. Blunder (4-2)

15. Marlowe or Marple, for instance

17. Felt regret

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