Stumped by the crossword clue "Rather than"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 11, 2020. We've scoured our database and found 27 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is INLIEUOF (8 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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27 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
INLIEUOF
Rather than
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2020
99%
INLIEUOF
Rather than
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2020
50%
HATETO
Would rather not
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
50%
HATETO
Would rather not
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
50%
ERR
"I'd rather __ on the side of caution"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
50%
ERR
"I'd rather __ on the side of caution"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
50%
NEAR
Hearing a rather loud "Polo!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
50%
NEAR
Hearing a rather loud "Polo!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
50%
VIBESBASED
Determined by feelings rather than facts
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
50%
VIBESBASED
Determined by feelings rather than facts
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
50%
NOT
"I'd rather __"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
50%
NOT
"I'd rather __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
50%
NAE
Scot's "I'd rather not"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
50%
NAE
Scot's "I'd rather not"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
50%
EYREQUOTES
"Reader, I married him," "I would always rather be happy than dignified," etc.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
50%
EYREQUOTES
"Reader, I married him," "I would always rather be happy than dignified," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
50%
HATESTO
Would really rather not
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2024
50%
HATESTO
Would really rather not
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
50%
ITSUPTOYOU
"I'd rather not decide"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
50%
ITSUPTOYOU
"I'd rather not decide"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
50%
PREFERTO
Would rather
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 6, 2023
50%
PREFERTO
Would rather
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
50%
ATATROT
Running rather quickly
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
50%
ATATROT
Running rather quickly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
50%
NOTGO
“I’d rather — there” (“That topic is off limits”)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
50%
NOTGO
“I’d rather — there” (“That topic is off limits”)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
50%
TRASHCAN
Where to keep what you'd rather not keep
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
50%
TRASHCAN
Where to keep what you'd rather not keep
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
50%
ORNOT
" ... unless you'd rather do something else"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2023
50%
ORNOT
" ... unless you'd rather do something else"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2023
50%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"I'd rather not make concrete plans"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2023
50%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"I'd rather not make concrete plans"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2023
50%
DONTBRINGME
"I'd rather stay home"?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2022
50%
DONTBRINGME
"I'd rather stay home"?
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2022
50%
SOONER
"__ rather than later, please"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2022
50%
SOONER
"__ rather than later, please"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2022
50%
DUELISTS
Opposite sides of a rather pointed fight?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2022
50%
DUELISTS
Opposite sides of a rather pointed fight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2022
50%
PASS
"I'd rather not"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2022
50%
PASS
"I'd rather not"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2022
50%
NAH
"I'd rather not"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2021
50%
NAH
"I'd rather not"
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2021
50%
PERSONAL
Like thoughts you'd rather not share
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2021
50%
PERSONAL
Like thoughts you'd rather not share
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2021
50%
PREFERS
Would rather have
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2021
50%
PREFERS
Would rather have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
50%
OCT
It ends rather spookily: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2020
50%
OCT
It ends rather spookily: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2020
50%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2020
50%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2020
50%
PREFER
Would rather have
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2019
50%
PREFER
Would rather have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2019
50%
UMNO
"Er, I'd rather not"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2019
50%
UMNO
"Er, I'd rather not"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Rather than" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 27 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is INLIEUOF (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Rather than"?
The best answer for "Rather than" is INLIEUOF with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Rather than" 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 December 11, 2020.