The answer to the crossword clue "Lacking slack" is most likely TAUT, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword crossword on January 29, 2025, and we found 37 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in TAUT sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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37 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TAUT
Lacking slack
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
99%
TAUT
Lacking slack
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
8%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
LOOSEN
Give some slack
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
8%
LOOSEN
Give some slack
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
8%
JOWL
Bit of slack facial flesh
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2020
8%
JOWL
Bit of slack facial flesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
COMELOOSE
Grow slack, as a poorly tied knot
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2019
8%
COMELOOSE
Grow slack, as a poorly tied knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2019
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
8%
SHEEPSHANK
Knot used to take up slack
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2019
8%
SHEEPSHANK
Knot used to take up slack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2019
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2018
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2018
1%
CHINOS
Casual slacks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
CHINOS
Casual slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave slack-jawed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave slack-jawed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
GAPES
Stares slack-jawed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
1%
GAPES
Stares slack-jawed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
GAPE
Stare slack-jawed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
GAPE
Stare slack-jawed
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
BELTLOOPS
Features of dress slacks
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
1%
BELTLOOPS
Features of dress slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2024
1%
REALPRO
No slacker
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
1%
REALPRO
No slacker
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
1%
TROU
Slangy slacks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
1%
TROU
Slangy slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
1%
YSL
Fashion monogram hidden in "fancy slacks"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2022
1%
YSL
Fashion monogram hidden in "fancy slacks"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2022
1%
SANSA
Prefix with belt, in slacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
1%
SANSA
Prefix with belt, in slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
1%
AWE
Leave slack-jawed
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2020
1%
AWE
Leave slack-jawed
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2020
1%
BEAVIS
One of a pair of cartoon slackers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2019
1%
BEAVIS
One of a pair of cartoon slackers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lacking slack" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 37 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TAUT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lacking slack"?
The best answer for "Lacking slack" is TAUT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lacking slack" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 24 times in our database.
It has been featured in Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on January 29, 2025.