The answer to the crossword clue "Abrupt dismissal" is most likely BOOT, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on July 17, 2020, and we found 16 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in BOOT sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Abrupt dismissal:
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16 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BOOT
Abrupt dismissal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2020
99%
BOOT
Abrupt dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2020
8%
THATSNOTATHING
Snide dismissal, and what can be said about 20-, 33-, and 42-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
8%
THATSNOTATHING
Snide dismissal, and what can be said about 20-, 33-, and 42-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
8%
DOORSLAM
Introvert's abrupt ending of communication, informally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
8%
DOORSLAM
Introvert's abrupt ending of communication, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
8%
NEXT
Audition dismissal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
8%
NEXT
Audition dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
ZIGANDZAG
Make abrupt course changes
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
ZIGANDZAG
Make abrupt course changes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
OLDSOFTSHOO
Quiet exclamation of dismissal from way back when?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2024
8%
OLDSOFTSHOO
Quiet exclamation of dismissal from way back when?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2024
8%
LEAVEME
Imperious dismissal
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2021
8%
LEAVEME
Imperious dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
8%
IRESIGN
Words that may preempt a dismissal
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2021
8%
IRESIGN
Words that may preempt a dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2021
8%
HEAVEHO
No-nonsense dismissal
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2019
8%
HEAVEHO
No-nonsense dismissal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2019
1%
AXED
Canceled abruptly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
AXED
Canceled abruptly
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
ABORT
End abruptly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
ABORT
End abruptly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
BAIL
Leave abruptly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
1%
BAIL
Leave abruptly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
1%
SWERVES
Turns abruptly
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 16, 2024
1%
SWERVES
Turns abruptly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 16, 2024
1%
PEACES
Leaves abruptly, with "out"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
1%
PEACES
Leaves abruptly, with "out"
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
1%
RUNOUTS
Some cricket dismissals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2023
1%
RUNOUTS
Some cricket dismissals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2023
1%
ZAGS
Turns abruptly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2019
1%
ZAGS
Turns abruptly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2019
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on July 17, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Abrupt dismissal" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 16 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BOOT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Abrupt dismissal"?
The best answer for "Abrupt dismissal" is BOOT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Abrupt dismissal" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 17, 2020.