Crossword clue

Steal crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Steal”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is ROB.

Top answer ROB 3 letters · Take property unlawfully

All answers for “Steal”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
ROB Best match 3 Take property unlawfully
NAB 3 Informal: snatch or steal
4-letter answers
LOOT 4 Steal during disorder
NICK 4 British slang for steal
LIFT 4 Informal: steal or shoplift
SNIP 4 British noun: a bargain
5-letter answers
PINCH 5 Informal: steal something small
SWIPE 5 Informal: steal quickly
POACH 5 Take game or staff illicitly
FILCH 5 Steal something of little value
CREEP 5 Move quietly, as in steal away
6-letter answers
PILFER 6 Steal in small amounts
7-letter answers
PURLOIN 7 Formal word for steal
BARGAIN 7 Noun: something bought cheaply
8-letter answers
EMBEZZLE 8 Steal money entrusted to you
SHOPLIFT 8 Steal goods from a shop

What does “Steal” mean?

As a verb, to take something without permission, or to move quietly; as a noun, informally, a bargain. Crosswords use both the theft and the bargain senses.

Solving tip

ROB and NAB are frequent short answers; British puzzles like NICK and PINCH, and a noun clue may want BARGAIN or SNIP.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Steal"?

The most likely answer is ROB (3 letters) — Take property unlawfully. Other common answers are NAB (3), PINCH (5), SWIPE (5), LOOT (4).

How many letters are in the answer to "Steal"?

Answers to "Steal" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.