Stumped by the crossword clue "___ on a limb"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on April 4, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 106 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is OUT (3 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For ___ on a limb:
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106 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OUT
___ on a limb
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
99%
OUT
___ on a limb
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
50%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
50%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
50%
ARM
Biceps's limb
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
50%
ARM
Biceps's limb
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
50%
LEG
Lower limb
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
LEG
Lower limb
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
ONA
Out -- limb
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
50%
ONA
Out -- limb
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
50%
NEST
It may be out on a limb
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
50%
NEST
It may be out on a limb
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
50%
ASLEEP
Like a limb that's all pins and needles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
50%
ASLEEP
Like a limb that's all pins and needles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
50%
OUTON
— a limb
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
50%
OUTON
— a limb
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
50%
BRANCH
Tree limb
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
50%
BRANCH
Tree limb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
50%
CLAW
Lobster limb
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
50%
CLAW
Lobster limb
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
50%
LEGREST
Recliner part for a lower limb
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
50%
LEGREST
Recliner part for a lower limb
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
1%
ASCENDS
Climbs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ASCENDS
Climbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
GRIPPINGSTORY
Praise for a rock climber's diary?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
GRIPPINGSTORY
Praise for a rock climber's diary?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
SKILIFT
Mountain climber
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
SKILIFT
Mountain climber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ARMS
Upper limbs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ARMS
Upper limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
TOEHOLDS
Climbers' supports
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
TOEHOLDS
Climbers' supports
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ASCENT
Uphill climb
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ASCENT
Uphill climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
IVIES
Wall climbers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
IVIES
Wall climbers
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
GRIP
Climber's asset
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
GRIP
Climber's asset
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
FREESOLO
*Climb without ropes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
FREESOLO
*Climb without ropes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
REI
Chain for mountain climbers?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
REI
Chain for mountain climbers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
TREX
Dino with disproportionate limbs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
TREX
Dino with disproportionate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
RAPPEL
Climber's descent
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
RAPPEL
Climber's descent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
STEEP
Like an intimidating climb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
STEEP
Like an intimidating climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
RAIL
Stair climber's aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
RAIL
Stair climber's aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
TRELLIS
Climber's support
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
TRELLIS
Climber's support
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ABS
Muscles that mountain climbers work
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
ABS
Muscles that mountain climbers work
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
GETON
Climb aboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
GETON
Climb aboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
KOALA
Australian tree climber
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
KOALA
Australian tree climber
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
RISINGSTAR
Person whose stock is climbing ... or what each asterisked clue's answer receives from the row below it?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
RISINGSTAR
Person whose stock is climbing ... or what each asterisked clue's answer receives from the row below it?
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
CRAG
Formation for a rock climber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
1%
CRAG
Formation for a rock climber
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
1%
LAT
Muscle useful in rock climbing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
LAT
Muscle useful in rock climbing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
AMANDA
"The Hill We Climb" poet Gorman
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
AMANDA
"The Hill We Climb" poet Gorman
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
FOURTHWALL
Fire, stucco, climbing, *brick
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
1%
FOURTHWALL
Fire, stucco, climbing, *brick
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
RANUP
Climbed quickly
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
RANUP
Climbed quickly
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
VINE
Trellis climber
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
1%
VINE
Trellis climber
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
1%
INCHUP
Climb slowly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
INCHUP
Climb slowly
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
FRIENDSINHIGHPLACES
Rachel, Ross, and the gang climb the Himalayas?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
FRIENDSINHIGHPLACES
Rachel, Ross, and the gang climb the Himalayas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
1%
ROCKWALL
Gym feature for indoor climbers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
1%
ROCKWALL
Gym feature for indoor climbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
1%
CAT
Curtain climber, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2025
1%
CAT
Curtain climber, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
1%
ICEAXE
Glacier-climbing tool
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
1%
ICEAXE
Glacier-climbing tool
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
1%
ROPE
Rock climber's line
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
1%
ROPE
Rock climber's line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
1%
SHERPA
Himalayan climbing guide
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
SHERPA
Himalayan climbing guide
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
IVY
Wall climber
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
1%
IVY
Wall climber
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
1%
RACER
Speed climbing entrant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
1%
RACER
Speed climbing entrant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
1%
CLEMATIS
Climbing plant with flowers
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
1%
CLEMATIS
Climbing plant with flowers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
1%
CARGONET
Climbable mesh in an obstacle course
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2024
1%
CARGONET
Climbable mesh in an obstacle course
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
1%
RANGY
Long-limbed
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
1%
RANGY
Long-limbed
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
1%
RAMBLERS
Climbing roses
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
1%
RAMBLERS
Climbing roses
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
VINIER
Having more climbing plants
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
VINIER
Having more climbing plants
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
SCALED
Climbed up
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
SCALED
Climbed up
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
SKINK
Short-limbed lizard
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
1%
SKINK
Short-limbed lizard
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
1%
LOWGEAR
Setting for climbing hills
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2024
1%
LOWGEAR
Setting for climbing hills
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
1%
ICEAX
Alpine climber's tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
ICEAX
Alpine climber's tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
LOBES
Occipital, limbic, et al.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
1%
LOBES
Occipital, limbic, et al.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
1%
ASCEND
Climb
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
1%
ASCEND
Climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
1%
SCALE
Climb
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
1%
SCALE
Climb
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
1%
MILEY
“The Climb” singer Cyrus
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
MILEY
“The Climb” singer Cyrus
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
SCALING
Taking on a climbing wall
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
SCALING
Taking on a climbing wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
LADDER
Means of climbing in a classic board game
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
LADDER
Means of climbing in a classic board game
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
SCALES
Climbs, as a rock wall
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
1%
SCALES
Climbs, as a rock wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
1%
RISE
Climb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
1%
RISE
Climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
1%
SCALER
Mountain climber, e.g.
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
1%
SCALER
Mountain climber, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
1%
GORP
Fuel for climbers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
1%
GORP
Fuel for climbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
1%
FREESOLOS
Ropeless climbs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2024
1%
FREESOLOS
Ropeless climbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2024
1%
HOLD
Answering system limbo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2024
1%
HOLD
Answering system limbo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2024
1%
BASECAMP
*Starting point for a mountain climber (In this clue's answer, see letters 7-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2024
1%
BASECAMP
*Starting point for a mountain climber (In this clue's answer, see letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2024
1%
HIKE
Climb Camelback Mountain, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2024
1%
HIKE
Climb Camelback Mountain, say
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2024
1%
GEAR
Climber's backpack filler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
1%
GEAR
Climber's backpack filler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
1%
SENATEAIDE
One who may face an up-Hill climb
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
1%
SENATEAIDE
One who may face an up-Hill climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
1%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
CLIFF
What a rock climber may scale
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2024
1%
CLIFF
What a rock climber may scale
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2024
1%
LATTICE
Structure for climbing vines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
1%
LATTICE
Structure for climbing vines
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
1%
LITHE
Gracefully limber
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2024
1%
LITHE
Gracefully limber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
1%
SHINNY
Climb a pole, say
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 24, 2024
1%
SHINNY
Climb a pole, say
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
1%
ACME
Mountain climber's goal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
1%
ACME
Mountain climber's goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
1%
TREE
It has limbs
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
TREE
It has limbs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
1%
UPSTART
Social-climbing whiz kid
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 19, 2023
1%
UPSTART
Social-climbing whiz kid
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 19, 2023
1%
VINES
Pergola climbers
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 18, 2023
1%
VINES
Pergola climbers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 18, 2023
1%
HOPIN
"Climb aboard!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
1%
HOPIN
"Climb aboard!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
1%
STEEPASCENT
Tiring climb
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
1%
STEEPASCENT
Tiring climb
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
1%
PITON
Spike for a rock climber
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
1%
PITON
Spike for a rock climber
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
1%
ONHOLD
In phone limbo
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2023
1%
ONHOLD
In phone limbo
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2023
1%
GOGOBELLYUP
Disco performed while doing the limbo?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2023
1%
GOGOBELLYUP
Disco performed while doing the limbo?
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2023
1%
EVRY
“Climb — Mountain” (“The Sound of Music” tune)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 11, 2023
1%
EVRY
“Climb — Mountain” (“The Sound of Music” tune)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
1%
TBAR
Alternative to an uphill climb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2023
1%
TBAR
Alternative to an uphill climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2023
1%
MOUNTAINLYING
Tall tales about one's climbing experience?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
1%
MOUNTAINLYING
Tall tales about one's climbing experience?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
1%
BATROPE
Climbing aid for the Dark Knight
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2023
1%
BATROPE
Climbing aid for the Dark Knight
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
1%
GOTON
Climbed aboard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2023
1%
GOTON
Climbed aboard
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
1%
RISES
Climbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2023
1%
RISES
Climbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2023
1%
CATCONDO
Tower for a pet who likes to climb and hide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2022
1%
CATCONDO
Tower for a pet who likes to climb and hide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2022
1%
THEPRINCESSANDTHEPEAK
Story about a Disney girl who climbs Mount Everest?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2022
1%
THEPRINCESSANDTHEPEAK
Story about a Disney girl who climbs Mount Everest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2022
1%
CLIFBAR
Snack with a rock climber on its wrapper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2022
1%
CLIFBAR
Snack with a rock climber on its wrapper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2022
1%
PITONS
Climbing spikes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2022
1%
PITONS
Climbing spikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2022
1%
HOPON
Climb aboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
1%
HOPON
Climb aboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
1%
SLOG
Uphill climb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
1%
SLOG
Uphill climb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
1%
WISTERIA
Climbing vine with purple flowers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2022
1%
WISTERIA
Climbing vine with purple flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2022
1%
LADDERS
Climbing needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
1%
LADDERS
Climbing needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Song that climbs charts long after its release, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Song that climbs charts long after its release, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
ELCAP
Yosemite peak free-climbed by Emily Harrington, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
1%
ELCAP
Yosemite peak free-climbed by Emily Harrington, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
1%
UPSTARTS
Social climbers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2022
1%
UPSTARTS
Social climbers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2022
1%
CLIF
Energy bar brand with a rock climber in its logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2022
1%
CLIF
Energy bar brand with a rock climber in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2022
1%
APEX
Climber's goal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2022
1%
APEX
Climber's goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2022
1%
HANDOVERHAND
Cede + Pitching style = Climbing method
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
1%
HANDOVERHAND
Cede + Pitching style = Climbing method
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "___ on a limb" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 106 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OUT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "___ on a limb"?
The best answer for "___ on a limb" is OUT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "___ on a limb" 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 April 4, 2022.