Stumped by the crossword clue "Hardly anticipate"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 10, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 21 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is DREAD (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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21 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DREAD
Hardly anticipate
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2022
99%
DREAD
Hardly anticipate
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2022
8%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
MICRODOSE
Hit that's hardly felt
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
MICRODOSE
Hit that's hardly felt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
TOME
Book that's hardly light reading
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2025
8%
TOME
Book that's hardly light reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2025
8%
LATERALMOVE
*New job that's hardly a promotion
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
LATERALMOVE
*New job that's hardly a promotion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
ICAN
"__ hardly wait!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
8%
ICAN
"__ hardly wait!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
8%
NOANGEL
One who’s hardly saintly
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
8%
NOANGEL
One who’s hardly saintly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
8%
ADREP
Pro who hardly has a spotless record?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
8%
ADREP
Pro who hardly has a spotless record?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
8%
ITSNOWONDER
"That's hardly a surprise"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
ITSNOWONDER
"That's hardly a surprise"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
DROOL
Visibly anticipate, with "over"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
8%
DROOL
Visibly anticipate, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
NARY
Less than hardly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2018
8%
NARY
Less than hardly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2018
8%
AMERE
— pittance (hardly any)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 2, 2018
8%
AMERE
— pittance (hardly any)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 2, 2018
1%
FUDDDROOLS
Elmer greatly anticipates catching Bugs Bunny?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
1%
FUDDDROOLS
Elmer greatly anticipates catching Bugs Bunny?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
SANTACLAUS
* Much-anticipated Yuletide visitor
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
1%
SANTACLAUS
* Much-anticipated Yuletide visitor
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
1%
SNAG
Unanticipated issue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2023
1%
SNAG
Unanticipated issue
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2023
1%
HOTDATES
Much-anticipated nights out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2023
1%
HOTDATES
Much-anticipated nights out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2023
1%
OVERBUDGET
More costly than anticipated
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
1%
OVERBUDGET
More costly than anticipated
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
1%
SPOTPASS
Throw that anticipates the receiver's timely arrival
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2021
1%
SPOTPASS
Throw that anticipates the receiver's timely arrival
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2021
1%
FRI
Often-anticipated day of the wk.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2020
1%
FRI
Often-anticipated day of the wk.
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2020
1%
GREENDAYOFRECKONING
Time anticipated by environmentalists?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
1%
GREENDAYOFRECKONING
Time anticipated by environmentalists?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
1%
HAS
With 29-Down, anticipates potential trouble
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2019
1%
HAS
With 29-Down, anticipates potential trouble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hardly anticipate" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 21 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DREAD (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hardly anticipate"?
The best answer for "Hardly anticipate" is DREAD with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Hardly anticipate" 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 July 10, 2022.