The clue "Unexpected attack" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on July 25, 2021. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 109 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, AMBUSH (6 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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109 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AMBUSH
Unexpected attack
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2021
99%
AMBUSH
Unexpected attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2021
8%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
SICEM
Command to attack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
SICEM
Command to attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
LOW
___ blow (unfair attack)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
LOW
___ blow (unfair attack)
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
BESET
Facing attack from all sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
BESET
Facing attack from all sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
SIEGE
Prolonged attack
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
SIEGE
Prolonged attack
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
8%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
8%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
8%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
8%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
8%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
8%
COMESAT
Rushes to attack
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
8%
COMESAT
Rushes to attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
8%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
8%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
8%
ADHOMINEM
Like a personal attack
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
8%
ADHOMINEM
Like a personal attack
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
8%
LOWBLOW
Unscrupulous attack
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
LOWBLOW
Unscrupulous attack
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
BITE
Mosquito attack
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
8%
BITE
Mosquito attack
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
8%
DDAY
WWII attack time
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
8%
DDAY
WWII attack time
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
8%
BLITZ
Sudden attack
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
8%
BLITZ
Sudden attack
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
8%
BITEMARK
Evidence of a vampire attack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2024
8%
BITEMARK
Evidence of a vampire attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
8%
POLEMIC
Verbal attack
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
POLEMIC
Verbal attack
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
AIRRAID
Bombardier’s attack
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
8%
AIRRAID
Bombardier’s attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
8%
LASHOUT
Make a harsh attack
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 11, 2023
8%
LASHOUT
Make a harsh attack
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 11, 2023
8%
RIPINTO
Verbally attack
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2023
8%
RIPINTO
Verbally attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2023
8%
ROC
D&D monster with a beak attack
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2023
8%
ROC
D&D monster with a beak attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2023
8%
WHOYOU
Response to an unexpected volunteer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
8%
WHOYOU
Response to an unexpected volunteer
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2023
8%
RAGINGBULL
Animal that may be on the verge of an attack
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2023
8%
RAGINGBULL
Animal that may be on the verge of an attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2023
8%
STING
Bee attack
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 19, 2023
8%
STING
Bee attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
8%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
8%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
8%
HEADBUTT
Ram's attack - both top and bottom?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2023
8%
HEADBUTT
Ram's attack - both top and bottom?
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2023
8%
ODD
"How unexpected"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2022
8%
ODD
"How unexpected"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2022
8%
SETAT
Start to attack
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2022
8%
SETAT
Start to attack
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2022
8%
FORAY
Sudden attack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2022
8%
FORAY
Sudden attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2022
8%
LUNGE
Fencer’s attack
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
8%
LUNGE
Fencer’s attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
8%
ANTIAIR
Countering an attack by missile, e.g.
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 20, 2022
8%
ANTIAIR
Countering an attack by missile, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 20, 2022
8%
SICS
Incites to attack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
SICS
Incites to attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
IFOLD
Response to an unexpected call?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
8%
IFOLD
Response to an unexpected call?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
8%
COT
Bed for an unexpected guest, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2022
8%
COT
Bed for an unexpected guest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2022
8%
ASSAIL
Really attack
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 14, 2021
8%
ASSAIL
Really attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 14, 2021
8%
YOUWHAT
Incredulous response to an unexpected revelation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2021
8%
YOUWHAT
Incredulous response to an unexpected revelation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2021
8%
LETAT
Allow to attack
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2021
8%
LETAT
Allow to attack
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2021
8%
SICON
Send after, as an attack dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
8%
SICON
Send after, as an attack dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
8%
SNIPES
Makes a sly verbal attack
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
8%
SNIPES
Makes a sly verbal attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
SALVO
Spirited attack
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 12, 2021
8%
SALVO
Spirited attack
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 12, 2021
8%
IMPULSEBYES
Quick and unexpected exits?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2021
8%
IMPULSEBYES
Quick and unexpected exits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2021
8%
ASSAULT
Military attack
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 26, 2021
8%
ASSAULT
Military attack
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 26, 2021
8%
EPIC
__ fail: unexpected disaster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2020
8%
EPIC
__ fail: unexpected disaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2020
8%
CYBERWAR
Big hack attack
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 8, 2020
8%
CYBERWAR
Big hack attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 8, 2020
8%
BESIEGED
Under attack from all sides
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2020
8%
BESIEGED
Under attack from all sides
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2020
8%
SORTIE
Sudden attack
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2020
8%
SORTIE
Sudden attack
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2020
8%
RING
Site of a boxer's attack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2020
8%
RING
Site of a boxer's attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2020
8%
SICCED
Urged to attack, with "on"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2020
8%
SICCED
Urged to attack, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2020
8%
JARRING
Unpleasantly unexpected
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2020
8%
JARRING
Unpleasantly unexpected
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2020
8%
SAFEROOM
Space that’s invulnerable to attack
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 19, 2020
8%
SAFEROOM
Space that’s invulnerable to attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
8%
INPERIL
Under attack, perhaps
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2020
8%
INPERIL
Under attack, perhaps
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2020
8%
MAKEACLEANSWOOP
Dive to attack with perfect form?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2019
8%
MAKEACLEANSWOOP
Dive to attack with perfect form?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2019
8%
LEFTFIELD
*Figuratively, whence some unexpected ideas
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2019
8%
LEFTFIELD
*Figuratively, whence some unexpected ideas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2019
8%
GULL
First bird to attack in "The Birds"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2019
8%
GULL
First bird to attack in "The Birds"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2019
8%
PANIC
__ attack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2019
8%
PANIC
__ attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2019
8%
DRONESTRIKE
*Unmanned aerial attack
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2019
8%
DRONESTRIKE
*Unmanned aerial attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2019
8%
TEARINTO
Impulsively attack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2019
8%
TEARINTO
Impulsively attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2019
8%
MINORMIRACLES
Improbable, unexpected wonders
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 9, 2019
8%
MINORMIRACLES
Improbable, unexpected wonders
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 9, 2019
8%
PILEON
Join others in the attack
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 16, 2018
8%
PILEON
Join others in the attack
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 16, 2018
8%
TOJO
Axis dictator who ordered the Pearl Harbor attack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2018
8%
TOJO
Axis dictator who ordered the Pearl Harbor attack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2018
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
SIEGES
Prolonged attacks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
SIEGES
Prolonged attacks
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
SONIC
Video game character who attacks by rolling into a ball
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
SONIC
Video game character who attacks by rolling into a ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
DATABREACH
Result of some cyberattacks
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
1%
DATABREACH
Result of some cyberattacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
1%
ASSAULTS
Military attacks
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
1%
ASSAULTS
Military attacks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
1%
ANT
Counter attacker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
1%
ANT
Counter attacker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
STINGS
Bee attacks
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 1, 2024
1%
STINGS
Bee attacks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
1%
RAIDS
Surprise attacks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
1%
RAIDS
Surprise attacks
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
1%
TORE
Verbally attacked, with "into"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
1%
TORE
Verbally attacked, with "into"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
1%
ENT
Isengard attacker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
ENT
Isengard attacker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
WRIST
It's snapped when attacking in volleyball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2023
1%
WRIST
It's snapped when attacking in volleyball
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2023
1%
CROPUP
Appear unexpectedly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2023
1%
CROPUP
Appear unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2023
1%
SORTIES
Air attacks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
1%
SORTIES
Air attacks
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal attacker in chess
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2023
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal attacker in chess
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2023
1%
BITEMARKS
*Evidence of vampire attacks
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2022
1%
BITEMARKS
*Evidence of vampire attacks
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
1%
POPSIN
Visits unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 14, 2022
1%
POPSIN
Visits unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 14, 2022
1%
POPIN
Visit unexpectedly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 7, 2022
1%
POPIN
Visit unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 7, 2022
1%
TCELL
Antigen-attacking lymphocyte
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
1%
TCELL
Antigen-attacking lymphocyte
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
1%
RANINTO
Met unexpectedly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2021
1%
RANINTO
Met unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2021
1%
ROSESLUG
Larva that attacks Valentine's Day plants
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2021
1%
ROSESLUG
Larva that attacks Valentine's Day plants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2021
1%
POPSUP
Appears unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 18, 2021
1%
POPSUP
Appears unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2021
1%
ARMADILLOS
Some curl into balls when attacked
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2021
1%
ARMADILLOS
Some curl into balls when attacked
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
1%
JILT
Reject unexpectedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2021
1%
JILT
Reject unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2021
1%
RAIDER
Surprise attacker
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 20, 2020
1%
RAIDER
Surprise attacker
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
1%
LASHEDOUT
Made verbal attacks
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 23, 2020
1%
LASHEDOUT
Made verbal attacks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 23, 2020
1%
AMITYISLAND
*Movie setting known for shark attacks
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2020
1%
AMITYISLAND
*Movie setting known for shark attacks
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2020
1%
TORO
Capa attacker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
1%
TORO
Capa attacker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
1%
ICONOCLAST
*One attacking settled beliefs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2019
1%
ICONOCLAST
*One attacking settled beliefs
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2019
1%
BUMPSINTO
Meets unexpectedly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2019
1%
BUMPSINTO
Meets unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2019
1%
ATLANTIS
Athens attacker, in Plato
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2019
1%
ATLANTIS
Athens attacker, in Plato
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2019
1%
AMBUSHLEAGUE
Group of stealthy attackers?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2019
1%
AMBUSHLEAGUE
Group of stealthy attackers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2019
1%
ENDING
Conclusion ... or, in three parts, what four answers in this puzzle unexpectedly do
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2019
1%
ENDING
Conclusion ... or, in three parts, what four answers in this puzzle unexpectedly do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2019
1%
INROADS
Sudden attacks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2019
1%
INROADS
Sudden attacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2019
1%
POPPINGUP
Appearing unexpectedly
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 19, 2018
1%
POPPINGUP
Appearing unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 19, 2018
1%
UBOAT
WWII sea attacker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2018
1%
UBOAT
WWII sea attacker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2018
1%
FENDOFF
Drive back, as attackers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2018
1%
FENDOFF
Drive back, as attackers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Unexpected attack" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 109 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AMBUSH (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Unexpected attack"?
The best answer for "Unexpected attack" is AMBUSH with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Unexpected attack" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 25, 2021.