The answer to the crossword clue "Instead" is most likely ELSE, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 26, 2024, and we found 22 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in ELSE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Instead:
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22 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ELSE
Instead
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
99%
ELSE
Instead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
50%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
50%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
50%
TYPO
Form instead of from, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
50%
TYPO
Form instead of from, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
50%
ERR
Write "mispelled" instead of "misspelled," say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
50%
ERR
Write "mispelled" instead of "misspelled," say
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
50%
ERRS
Books a table for seven at 6 instead of six at 7, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
50%
ERRS
Books a table for seven at 6 instead of six at 7, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
50%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
50%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
50%
PLACEBOEFFECT
Improvement that may be based on psychology instead of medicine
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2025
50%
PLACEBOEFFECT
Improvement that may be based on psychology instead of medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2025
50%
GOESBY
Uses, as Abby instead of Abigail
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
50%
GOESBY
Uses, as Abby instead of Abigail
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
50%
IGOTABETTERIDEA
"How's about this instead!?"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
50%
IGOTABETTERIDEA
"How's about this instead!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
50%
APRIORI
Based on deduction instead of experience
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
50%
APRIORI
Based on deduction instead of experience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
50%
BETTERHALFTIME
Date night, or a midgame show starring Beyoncé instead of the coach's nephew's garage band?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
50%
BETTERHALFTIME
Date night, or a midgame show starring Beyoncé instead of the coach's nephew's garage band?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
50%
GREATERGOODMORNING
Giving up a lazy Saturday to clean up a beach at sunrise, or waking up to pancakes instead of gruel?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
50%
GREATERGOODMORNING
Giving up a lazy Saturday to clean up a beach at sunrise, or waking up to pancakes instead of gruel?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
50%
LONGERTERMPAPER
Cardstock instead of newsprint, or the work of a wordy student?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
50%
LONGERTERMPAPER
Cardstock instead of newsprint, or the work of a wordy student?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
50%
PANT
What dogs mainly do instead of sweat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2023
50%
PANT
What dogs mainly do instead of sweat
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2023
50%
CHIPCARDS
They may be tapped instead of swiped
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
50%
CHIPCARDS
They may be tapped instead of swiped
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
50%
OLEOS
Spreads used instead of butter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2021
50%
OLEOS
Spreads used instead of butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2021
50%
ILLGO
"Send me instead!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
50%
ILLGO
"Send me instead!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
50%
ERRED
Typed "untied" instead of "united," say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2021
50%
ERRED
Typed "untied" instead of "united," say
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2021
50%
PLACEBO
... and bring on singer Diddley instead?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
50%
PLACEBO
... and bring on singer Diddley instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
50%
PICKLES
... and select guitarist Paul instead?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
50%
PICKLES
... and select guitarist Paul instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
50%
WOOLEN
... and pursue sportscaster Berman instead?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
50%
WOOLEN
... and pursue sportscaster Berman instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
50%
SIGNAL
... and hire parodist Yankovic instead?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
50%
SIGNAL
... and hire parodist Yankovic instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Instead" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 22 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ELSE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Instead"?
The best answer for "Instead" is ELSE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Instead" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 26, 2024.