Crossword clue
Raid crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Raid”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is FORAY.
All answers for “Raid”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| ROB | 3 | Steal from |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| BUST | 4 | Police raid, informally |
| LOOT | 4 | Steal from during disorder |
| SACK | 4 | Plunder a captured town |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FORAY Best match | 5 | Sudden attack into enemy territory |
| SWOOP | 5 | Sudden descent by police |
| STORM | 5 | Attack and capture suddenly |
| BLITZ | 5 | Sudden intensive attack |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ATTACK | 6 | Aggressive action against a target |
| SORTIE | 6 | Attack by troops from a defended position |
| INROAD | 6 | Hostile advance into territory |
| INVADE | 6 | Enter by force |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PLUNDER | 7 | Steal goods by force |
| ASSAULT | 7 | Violent attack |
| PILLAGE | 7 | Rob with violence in wartime |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| INCURSION | 9 | Sudden invasion |
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What does “Raid” mean?
A noun for a sudden surprise attack, a police swoop on premises, or a robbery; and a verb meaning to carry out any of these.
Solving tip
FORAY (5) and SORTIE (6) are the military favourites, BUST (4) and SWOOP (5) the police ones. Most answers work as both noun and verb, so tense is rarely a guide here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Raid"?
The most likely answer is FORAY (5 letters) — Sudden attack into enemy territory. Other common answers are ATTACK (6), SORTIE (6), INCURSION (9), BUST (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Raid"?
Answers to "Raid" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.