Stumped by the crossword clue "Ingenuous"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 15, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 4 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is NAIVE (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Ingenuous:
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4 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NAIVE
Ingenuous
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
99%
NAIVE
Ingenuous
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
50%
SLIER
Less ingenuous
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2018
50%
SLIER
Less ingenuous
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2018
1%
SUAVE
Disingenuously sophisticated
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2024
1%
SUAVE
Disingenuously sophisticated
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
1%
SNEAKY
Disingenuous
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2020
1%
SNEAKY
Disingenuous
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Ingenuous" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 4 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NAIVE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Ingenuous"?
The best answer for "Ingenuous" is NAIVE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Ingenuous" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 6 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 15, 2026.