Stuck on "Loses traction" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on July 5, 2024 and we've identified 109 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. SKIDS (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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109 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SKIDS
Loses traction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
99%
SKIDS
Loses traction
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
99%
SLIPS
Loses traction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2021
99%
SLIPS
Loses traction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2021
8%
SKID
Lose traction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
SKID
Lose traction
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
FLIPS
Totally loses it
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
8%
FLIPS
Totally loses it
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
8%
SIXES
Pair that loses to sevens
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
SIXES
Pair that loses to sevens
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
SLID
Lost traction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
SLID
Lost traction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
SPINOUT
Lose traction, in a way
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
8%
SPINOUT
Lose traction, in a way
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
8%
GETSTHEICK
Suddenly loses attraction, in slang
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
8%
GETSTHEICK
Suddenly loses attraction, in slang
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
8%
SPUNOUT
Lost traction on the road
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
8%
SPUNOUT
Lost traction on the road
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
TIS
Carol contraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TIS
Carol contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHUTS
Closes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHUTS
Closes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
BESTFRIEND
Closest companion
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
BESTFRIEND
Closest companion
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
RIDES
Carnival attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
RIDES
Carnival attractions
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ZIPS
Closes, as a parka
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
ZIPS
Closes, as a parka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
NEON
___ Museum (Vegas attraction full of electric signs)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
NEON
___ Museum (Vegas attraction full of electric signs)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
NEER
Poetic contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
NEER
Poetic contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
WATERFALLS
Misty attractions represented by this puzzle's indicated letters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
WATERFALLS
Misty attractions represented by this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
MUSTSEE
Like can't-miss attractions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
MUSTSEE
Like can't-miss attractions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
DRAWS
Attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
DRAWS
Attractions
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
RIDE
Theme park attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
RIDE
Theme park attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
CASINO
Sin City attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
CASINO
Sin City attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
AUTOPIA
Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
AUTOPIA
Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
ACADIA
Maine attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
ACADIA
Maine attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SLOTS
Vegas attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
SLOTS
Vegas attractions
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
YALL
Southern contraction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
YALL
Southern contraction
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
TARPIT
La Brea attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
TARPIT
La Brea attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
ARE
Verb shortened in some contractions
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
1%
ARE
Verb shortened in some contractions
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
1%
BFF
Closest one, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
BFF
Closest one, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
HOTS
Strong attraction, with "the"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
HOTS
Strong attraction, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
DALLASZOO
Texas attraction with lions and tigers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
1%
DALLASZOO
Texas attraction with lions and tigers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
FAM
Closest kin, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
FAM
Closest kin, for short
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
SHUTSIN
Closes the door on
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
1%
SHUTSIN
Closes the door on
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
FISHINGLURE
Underwater attraction?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
FISHINGLURE
Underwater attraction?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
SENEGAL
Closest country to Cape Verde
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
SENEGAL
Closest country to Cape Verde
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
ONEPIN
Bowler’s closest target
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
ALLURE
Attraction
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
1%
ALLURE
Attraction
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
1%
BFFS
Closest pals, informally
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
1%
BFFS
Closest pals, informally
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
1%
AMUSE
Provide a welcome distraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
1%
AMUSE
Provide a welcome distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
1%
TISNT
Quaint negative contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
1%
TISNT
Quaint negative contraction
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
1%
ETNA
Attraction north of Syracuse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
ETNA
Attraction north of Syracuse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
MATH
Subtraction's subject
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
MATH
Subtraction's subject
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
OILLEASE
Document that allows for extraction
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
1%
OILLEASE
Document that allows for extraction
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
1%
HALF
__ Dome: Yosemite attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
1%
HALF
__ Dome: Yosemite attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
1%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
1%
ESS
What opens and closes safes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
1%
ZOO
San Diego tourist attraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
1%
ZOO
San Diego tourist attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
1%
LETSON
Discloses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
1%
LETSON
Discloses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
BREA
La __ Tar Pits: tourist attraction in L.A.'s Hancock Park
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
1%
BREA
La __ Tar Pits: tourist attraction in L.A.'s Hancock Park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
1%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
1%
REI
Store that closes on Black Friday for its #OptOutside campaign
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
1%
ORE
Mine extraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
1%
ORE
Mine extraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
INNERPLANETS
Terrestrial bodies closest to the sun ... or what you'll find in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
BIRDBATHS
Backyard attractions
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 16, 2024
1%
BIRDBATHS
Backyard attractions
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 16, 2024
1%
PYRAMIDS
Giza attractions
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
1%
PYRAMIDS
Giza attractions
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
1%
FATAL
"__ Attraction": Glenn Close thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2024
1%
FATAL
"__ Attraction": Glenn Close thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
1%
SEA
Brighton attraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
1%
SEA
Brighton attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
1%
BESTIE
Closest bud
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
1%
BESTIE
Closest bud
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
1%
RUINS
Cuzco attraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
1%
RUINS
Cuzco attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
MAINE
U.S. state closest to Europe
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
SPASM
Muscle contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2024
1%
SPASM
Muscle contraction
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2024
1%
RUIN
Tulum attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2024
1%
RUIN
Tulum attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
1%
LAKELOUISE
Attraction in Banff National Park
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
1%
LAKELOUISE
Attraction in Banff National Park
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
1%
SMORE
Food contraction that omits "ome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
1%
SMORE
Food contraction that omits "ome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
1%
SEALS
Closes up
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
1%
SEALS
Closes up
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
1%
HEDGEMAZE
Outdoor attraction with a hidden gem?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2024
1%
HEDGEMAZE
Outdoor attraction with a hidden gem?
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2024
1%
STARPOWER
Box office attraction
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
STARPOWER
Box office attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
ARO
Experiencing little to no romantic attraction, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
ARO
Experiencing little to no romantic attraction, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
BEN
“Big” London attraction
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
1%
BEN
“Big” London attraction
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
1%
APPEAL
Attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2024
1%
APPEAL
Attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2024
1%
SIDESHOW
Carnival attraction
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
1%
SIDESHOW
Carnival attraction
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
1%
LIONS
Mane attractions at the zoo?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
1%
LIONS
Mane attractions at the zoo?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
GEYSER
Yellowstone attraction
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 8, 2024
1%
GEYSER
Yellowstone attraction
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 8, 2024
1%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
GATEWAYTIMEOUT
HTTP 504: Knight fails to return to castle before portcullis closes for curfew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
CODAS
Musical closes
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
1%
CODAS
Musical closes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
1%
MAG
Distraction in a dr.'s waiting room
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
1%
MAG
Distraction in a dr.'s waiting room
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
1%
DEBIT
Bank subtraction
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 22, 2023
1%
DEBIT
Bank subtraction
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 22, 2023
1%
FALLLEAVES
*Seasonal New England attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
1%
FALLLEAVES
*Seasonal New England attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
1%
DANCEFLOOR
*Club's main attraction, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
1%
DANCEFLOOR
*Club's main attraction, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
1%
HAUNTEDHOUSE
Halloween attraction, or what 19-, 27-/32-, and 42-Across all might be a part of?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
1%
HAUNTEDHOUSE
Halloween attraction, or what 19-, 27-/32-, and 42-Across all might be a part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
1%
NEARS
Closes in on
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
1%
NEARS
Closes in on
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
1%
DEMISEXUAL
Needing an emotional bond for physical attraction
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
1%
DEMISEXUAL
Needing an emotional bond for physical attraction
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
1%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
1%
THEENDISJUST
With 43-Across, "When one door closes, another door opens," and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
1%
MAKESNODIFFERENCE
Fails to complete a subtraction problem?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2023
1%
MAKESNODIFFERENCE
Fails to complete a subtraction problem?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2023
1%
SHUTTERS
Closes down for good
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2023
1%
SHUTTERS
Closes down for good
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2023
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
FRAMES
Encloses in a border
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
OCLOCK
Contraction after any number from 1 to 12
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2023
1%
OCLOCK
Contraction after any number from 1 to 12
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2023
1%
LCDTVS
Sports bar attractions
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
1%
LCDTVS
Sports bar attractions
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
TESLAMAGNETISM
Attraction to certain electric cars?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2023
1%
TESLAMAGNETISM
Attraction to certain electric cars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
1%
MAGAZINECOVERS
Newsstand attractions ... and a hint to the first two and last two letters of 20-, 36- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2023
1%
MAGAZINECOVERS
Newsstand attractions ... and a hint to the first two and last two letters of 20-, 36- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2023
1%
INTIMATES
Closest friends
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 23, 2023
1%
INTIMATES
Closest friends
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 23, 2023
1%
IMPACTEDTOOTH
Molar requiring extraction, maybe
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 7, 2023
1%
IMPACTEDTOOTH
Molar requiring extraction, maybe
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 7, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Loses traction" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 109 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SKIDS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Loses traction"?
The best answer for "Loses traction" is SKIDS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SLIPS (5 letters).
Where has "Loses traction" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 5, 2024.