Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 5, 2024, the clue ""___ a trap!"" has 94 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is ITS (3 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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94 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ITS
"___ a trap!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
99%
ITS
"___ a trap!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
50%
WEB
Complex trap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
50%
WEB
Complex trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
50%
ENSNARE
Catch in a trap
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
50%
ENSNARE
Catch in a trap
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
50%
ODORS
What Diaper Genie filters trap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
50%
ODORS
What Diaper Genie filters trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
50%
DELT
It's found near a trap
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2025
50%
DELT
It's found near a trap
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
50%
EELPOT
Underwater trap
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
50%
EELPOT
Underwater trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
50%
LINTY
Like a dryer trap
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
50%
LINTY
Like a dryer trap
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
50%
LINT
Dryer trap stuff
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
50%
LINT
Dryer trap stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
50%
CRABPOT
Underwater trap
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
50%
CRABPOT
Underwater trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
50%
RADARGUN
Speed trap device
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
50%
RADARGUN
Speed trap device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
50%
STING
Police trap
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 17, 2024
50%
STING
Police trap
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
50%
CLINCHTHEEEL
Successfully trap a moray?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
50%
CLINCHTHEEEL
Successfully trap a moray?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
50%
UBEND
Pipe trap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2024
50%
UBEND
Pipe trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
50%
ACKBAR
"Star Wars" admiral who says, "It's a trap!
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
50%
ACKBAR
"Star Wars" admiral who says, "It's a trap!
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
50%
RADAR
Speed trap device
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 25, 2023
50%
RADAR
Speed trap device
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 25, 2023
50%
SMARTMOUTH
*Rocket scientist's trap?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
50%
SMARTMOUTH
*Rocket scientist's trap?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
50%
ENSNARES
Draws into a trap
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
50%
ENSNARES
Draws into a trap
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
50%
NOW
"Spring the trap!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2022
50%
NOW
"Spring the trap!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
50%
RAKED
Smoothed, as a sand trap
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2022
50%
RAKED
Smoothed, as a sand trap
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2022
50%
FLUFF
Material in a lint trap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
50%
FLUFF
Material in a lint trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
50%
SNARED
Caught in a trap
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2022
50%
SNARED
Caught in a trap
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2022
50%
POT
Lobster trap
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 3, 2022
50%
POT
Lobster trap
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 3, 2022
50%
SETA
__ trap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2021
50%
SETA
__ trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2021
50%
BOOBY
Kind of trap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2021
50%
BOOBY
Kind of trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2021
50%
NEVADA
Locally, its first "a" is pronounced as in "trap"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2021
50%
NEVADA
Locally, its first "a" is pronounced as in "trap"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2021
50%
ENSNARED
Got in a trap
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 2, 2021
50%
ENSNARED
Got in a trap
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 2, 2021
50%
RAT
Word before race or trap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2021
50%
RAT
Word before race or trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2021
50%
RADARS
Speed trap devices
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2021
50%
RADARS
Speed trap devices
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2021
1%
REIN
Harness strap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
REIN
Harness strap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
WEBDEVELOPMENT
Degree in flytrap innovations?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
WEBDEVELOPMENT
Degree in flytrap innovations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ANTS
Targets of Terro insect traps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
ANTS
Targets of Terro insect traps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DCON
Mousetrap brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
DCON
Mousetrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
WEBS
Spiders' traps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
WEBS
Spiders' traps
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CAMISOLE
Top with spaghetti straps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
CAMISOLE
Top with spaghetti straps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
BROKE
Strapped for cash
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
BROKE
Strapped for cash
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
REINS
Bridle straps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
REINS
Bridle straps
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
AERIALARTS
Silks and trapeze, e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
AERIALARTS
Silks and trapeze, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
SNARE
Entrap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
SNARE
Entrap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
URSULA
Disney villain with a garden of trapped merpeople
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
URSULA
Disney villain with a garden of trapped merpeople
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
BOSH
Claptrap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
BOSH
Claptrap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
STOOD
Was a straphanger, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
STOOD
Was a straphanger, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
BAIT
Cheese or peanut butter, in a mousetrap
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
1%
BAIT
Cheese or peanut butter, in a mousetrap
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
1%
CAMI
Top with spaghetti straps, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
CAMI
Top with spaghetti straps, for short
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
BURLY
Strapping
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
BURLY
Strapping
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
ANOUT
Have -- (not be trapped)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
ANOUT
Have -- (not be trapped)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
1%
SKEET
Type of trapshooting
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
1%
SKEET
Type of trapshooting
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
1%
VAC
Dust bunny trapper, familiarly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2025
1%
VAC
Dust bunny trapper, familiarly
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
1%
INABOX
Where mimes may be trapped
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
1%
INABOX
Where mimes may be trapped
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
1%
LEOTARD
Bodysuit named for a trapeze artist
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
1%
LEOTARD
Bodysuit named for a trapeze artist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
1%
SUNDEW
Sticky-leaved plant that traps insects
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
SUNDEW
Sticky-leaved plant that traps insects
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
SEATBELTS
Safety straps
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
SEATBELTS
Safety straps
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
NETS
Safety features for trapeze artists
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
1%
NETS
Safety features for trapeze artists
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
CAMIS
Strappy tops, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
1%
CAMIS
Strappy tops, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
1%
BRA
Jockey item with straps?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2024
1%
BRA
Jockey item with straps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
1%
SCHISMS
Intraparty rifts
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
SCHISMS
Intraparty rifts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
COBWEBS
Spider traps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
1%
COBWEBS
Spider traps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
1%
WEBADDRESS
Presentation on an organic flytrap?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
WEBADDRESS
Presentation on an organic flytrap?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
SLINGBACKS
Feminine shoes with straps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
1%
SLINGBACKS
Feminine shoes with straps
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
1%
OVERALLS
Plural of "in sum"? No, "trousers with straps"!
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2024
1%
OVERALLS
Plural of "in sum"? No, "trousers with straps"!
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2024
1%
LOOM
Weaving contraption
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2024
1%
LOOM
Weaving contraption
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2024
1%
PREY
Fly, to a Venus flytrap
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
1%
PREY
Fly, to a Venus flytrap
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
1%
EYELASHCURLER
Makeup bag contraption
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
EYELASHCURLER
Makeup bag contraption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
MIDAIR
Where trapeze artists meet
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 18, 2024
1%
MIDAIR
Where trapeze artists meet
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
1%
KEYTARS
Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
1%
KEYTARS
Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
1%
INSECT
Venus flytrap snack
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2024
1%
INSECT
Venus flytrap snack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
1%
NET
Insect trapper
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
NET
Insect trapper
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
1%
SNARES
Entraps
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
1%
SNARES
Entraps
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 29, 2024
1%
IRA
“Deathtrap” writer Levin
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 26, 2024
1%
IRA
“Deathtrap” writer Levin
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
1%
SKIBOOT
Item of footwear with buckles and straps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
1%
SKIBOOT
Item of footwear with buckles and straps
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
SANDALTAN
Downside of wearing strapped shoes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
1%
SANDALTAN
Downside of wearing strapped shoes
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
1%
AGATHACHRISTIE
"The Mousetrap" playwright
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
1%
AGATHACHRISTIE
"The Mousetrap" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
1%
ETNA
Volcano where Zeus trapped Typhon, in some myths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
1%
ETNA
Volcano where Zeus trapped Typhon, in some myths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
1%
WRISTBANDS
Watch straps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
1%
WRISTBANDS
Watch straps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
1%
GOTTHEHANGOFIT
The fearless trapeze artist ...
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
1%
GOTTHEHANGOFIT
The fearless trapeze artist ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
1%
LEASHES
Walkers’ straps
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 12, 2023
1%
LEASHES
Walkers’ straps
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 12, 2023
1%
CHECKMATES
King-trapping situations
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
1%
CHECKMATES
King-trapping situations
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
1%
SHORT
Strapped for cash
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 31, 2023
1%
SHORT
Strapped for cash
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 31, 2023
1%
BANDEAU
Strapless bralette
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2023
1%
BANDEAU
Strapless bralette
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2023
1%
SAFETYBELT
Protective strap worn around the waist
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2022
1%
SAFETYBELT
Protective strap worn around the waist
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2022
1%
GIZMO
Contraption
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2022
1%
GIZMO
Contraption
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2022
1%
TUBETOPS
Sleeveless, strapless garments
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2022
1%
TUBETOPS
Sleeveless, strapless garments
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2022
1%
THONG
Sandal strap
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2022
1%
THONG
Sandal strap
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2022
1%
HAVEANOUT
Not be trapped
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2022
1%
HAVEANOUT
Not be trapped
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2022
1%
BEERBONG
Drinking game contraption
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2022
1%
BEERBONG
Drinking game contraption
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2022
1%
RIG
Contraption
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2022
1%
RIG
Contraption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2022
1%
SNARER
One trapping
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
1%
SNARER
One trapping
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
SNARERS
Ones entrapping
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
1%
SNARERS
Ones entrapping
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
1%
RAINMAKERMOUNTAIN
Samoan peak famous for trapping clouds [1995]
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
1%
RAINMAKERMOUNTAIN
Samoan peak famous for trapping clouds [1995]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
1%
ARES
He was trapped in a net with Aphrodite
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
1%
ARES
He was trapped in a net with Aphrodite
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
1%
PGA
Org. concerned with traps and hazards
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2021
1%
PGA
Org. concerned with traps and hazards
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2021
1%
LEASH
Dog strap
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 9, 2021
1%
LEASH
Dog strap
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 9, 2021
1%
HEAP
Rattletrap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2021
1%
HEAP
Rattletrap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""___ a trap!"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 94 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ITS (3 letters).
What is the best answer for ""___ a trap!""?
The best answer for ""___ a trap!"" is ITS with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""___ a trap!"" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 5, 2024.