For the clue "___ herring" from the Universal Crossword crossword (October 17, 2023), we recommend RED as the answer. It's 3 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 9 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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9 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RED
___ herring
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2023
99%
RED
___ herring
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2023
50%
FISH
Herring, but not a red herring
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
50%
FISH
Herring, but not a red herring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
50%
SHAD
Fish in the herring family
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2024
50%
SHAD
Fish in the herring family
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
50%
SPRAT
Small herring
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
50%
SPRAT
Small herring
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
50%
PLOTDEVICE
Red herring or love triangle ... or 16-, 30- or 46-Across?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2023
50%
PLOTDEVICE
Red herring or love triangle ... or 16-, 30- or 46-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2023
50%
TINS
Kippered herring containers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2023
50%
TINS
Kippered herring containers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2023
50%
FISHY
Like a red herring
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2021
50%
FISHY
Like a red herring
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2021
50%
MISLED
Planted a red herring, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2019
50%
MISLED
Planted a red herring, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2019
1%
SPRATS
Small herrings
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 27, 2019
1%
SPRATS
Small herrings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 27, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "___ herring" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 9 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RED (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "___ herring"?
The best answer for "___ herring" is RED with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "___ herring" 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 October 17, 2023.