Crossword clue

Taboo crossword clue

We have 15 answers for the clue “Taboo”, from 3–13 letters. The most likely answer is BAN.

Top answer BAN 3 letters · Prohibition placed on something

All answers for “Taboo”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
BAN Best match 3 Prohibition placed on something
BAR 3 Restriction preventing something
4-letter answers
NO-NO 4 Informal word for something forbidden
TABU 4 Older variant spelling of taboo
VETO 4 Formal rejection or prohibition
6-letter answers
BANNED 6 Officially forbidden from use
7-letter answers
ILLICIT 7 Forbidden by law or custom
8-letter answers
OUTLAWED 8 Made illegal or forbidden
9-letter answers
FORBIDDEN 9 Not allowed by custom or rule
OFF-LIMITS 9 Not to be entered or done
INTERDICT 9 Formal prohibition, especially religious
10-letter answers
PROHIBITED 10 Barred by rule or law
PROSCRIBED 10 Condemned and forbidden
12-letter answers
UNACCEPTABLE 12 Not allowed by social standards
13-letter answers
UNMENTIONABLE 13 Too embarrassing or offensive to discuss

What does “Taboo” mean?

As a noun, a social or religious prohibition; as an adjective, forbidden by custom; as a verb, to put under such a ban. The answer's part of speech follows the clue's context.

Solving tip

BAN and NO-NO are frequent short answers; if the grid wants an adjective, try BANNED, FORBIDDEN or OFF-LIMITS.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is BAN (3 letters) — Prohibition placed on something. Other common answers are NO-NO (4), FORBIDDEN (9), BANNED (6), OFF-LIMITS (9).

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

Answers to "Taboo" range from 3–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.