Stumped by the crossword clue "Chuckle or chortle"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 6, 2020. We've scoured our database and found 14 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is LAUGH (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Chuckle or chortle:
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14 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LAUGH
Chuckle or chortle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2020
99%
LAUGH
Chuckle or chortle
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2020
8%
AMUSE
Cause to chuckle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
AMUSE
Cause to chuckle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
HEE
Bit of a chuckle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
HEE
Bit of a chuckle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
HEH
Derisive chuckle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
HEH
Derisive chuckle
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
LOL
Texter's chuckle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
LOL
Texter's chuckle
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
HEHE
Sly chuckle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
HEHE
Sly chuckle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
HOHO
Santa's chuckle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
8%
HOHO
Santa's chuckle
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
8%
NYUK
Stooge chuckle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2022
8%
NYUK
Stooge chuckle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2022
8%
GAGGLESOFLAUGHTER
Goose flocks making people chuckle?
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 16, 2021
8%
GAGGLESOFLAUGHTER
Goose flocks making people chuckle?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
TEHEE
Tiny chuckle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2019
8%
TEHEE
Tiny chuckle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2019
1%
LOLS
Chatroom chuckles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
LOLS
Chatroom chuckles
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
LOLZ
Online chortles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
LOLZ
Online chortles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
HAHS
Derisive chuckles
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2022
1%
HAHS
Derisive chuckles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2022
1%
HEHS
Sly chuckles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2018
1%
HEHS
Sly chuckles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Chuckle or chortle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 14 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LAUGH (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Chuckle or chortle"?
The best answer for "Chuckle or chortle" is LAUGH with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Chuckle or chortle" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 6, 2020.