Crossword clue
Alert crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Alert”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is WARN.
All answers for “Alert”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| WARN Best match | 4 | Tell of coming danger |
| WARY | 4 | On guard against danger |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| AWAKE | 5 | Fully conscious and aware |
| ALARM | 5 | Warning signal |
| AWARE | 5 | Conscious of what is happening |
| SIREN | 5 | Device sounding a warning |
| SHARP | 5 | Quick to notice things |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| NOTIFY | 6 | Inform officially |
| TIP OFF | 6 | Warn in advance, informally |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ON GUARD | 7 | Ready for trouble |
| WARNING | 7 | Notice of danger |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| VIGILANT | 8 | Keeping careful watch |
| WATCHFUL | 8 | Observing closely |
| FOREWARN | 8 | Warn ahead of time |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| ATTENTIVE | 9 | Paying close attention |
| OBSERVANT | 9 | Quick to notice |
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What does “Alert” mean?
An adjective meaning watchful and quick to notice, a verb meaning to warn someone of danger, and a noun for the warning itself or a state of readiness.
Solving tip
Work out the part of speech from the crossers: WARN and NOTIFY are verbs, AWAKE and WARY adjectives, ALARM and SIREN nouns. Two-word answers such as ON GUARD and TIP OFF are common in larger grids.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Alert"?
The most likely answer is WARN (4 letters) — Tell of coming danger. Other common answers are AWAKE (5), ALARM (5), VIGILANT (8), WARY (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Alert"?
Answers to "Alert" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.