Crossword clue
Wary crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Wary”, from 5–11 letters. The most likely answer is CAUTIOUS.
Top answer
CAUTIOUS
8 letters · Careful to avoid danger
All answers for “Wary”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5-letter answers | ||
| LEERY | 5 | Cautious or suspicious |
| CHARY | 5 | Cautiously reluctant |
| CAGEY | 5 | Reluctant to give information |
| ALERT | 5 | Watchful and quick to notice |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CAREFUL | 7 | Taking care to avoid harm |
| GUARDED | 7 | Cautious and restrained |
| ON GUARD | 7 | Alert to danger |
| HEEDFUL | 7 | Paying careful attention |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CAUTIOUS Best match | 8 | Careful to avoid danger |
| WATCHFUL | 8 | Observant and alert |
| VIGILANT | 8 | Keeping careful watch |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SKEPTICAL | 9 | Doubting, US spelling |
| SCEPTICAL | 9 | Doubting, UK spelling |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| SUSPICIOUS | 10 | Distrustful |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| DISTRUSTFUL | 11 | Not trusting |
| CIRCUMSPECT | 11 | Wary and unwilling to take risks |
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What does “Wary” mean?
Wary means cautious and alert to possible danger or problems. It is an adjective, and often appears followed by "of".
Solving tip
LEERY, CAGEY and CHARY are the classic short answers; CAUTIOUS and CAREFUL are mid-length. The clue is an adjective, so avoid adverbs like WARILY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Wary"?
The most likely answer is CAUTIOUS (8 letters) — Careful to avoid danger. Other common answers are LEERY (5), CHARY (5), CAGEY (5), CAREFUL (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Wary"?
Answers to "Wary" range from 5–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.