We've tracked down 3 possible answers for the clue "Caboose" from the Universal Crossword crossword on January 5, 2026. At the top of our list is REAR — 4 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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3 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
REAR
Caboose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
99%
REAR
Caboose
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
99%
REAI
Caboose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2019
99%
REAI
Caboose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2019
50%
INVESTIGATING
*On the caboose
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
50%
INVESTIGATING
*On the caboose
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Caboose" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 3 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is REAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Caboose"?
The best answer for "Caboose" is REAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include REAI (4 letters).
Where has "Caboose" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 33 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 5, 2026.