Alternative Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Alternative?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Alternative is OTHER. Other possible answers include OPTION, PLANB, BACKUP, VARIANT, alternate, alternatives, choice, choices, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Alternative?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Alternative.

Q: What is another word for Alternative?

We list 7 synonyms related to Alternative. Common alternatives include CHOICE, OPTION, CHOICES, OPTIONS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Alternative?

Clues like Alternative often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Metro, The Times Quick Cryptic, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sunday Times, The Times Daily, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 08/10/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities; "alternative possibilities were neutrality or war" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

OTHER, PLANB, OPTION

Hint 3: Best answers

OTHER, OPTION, PLANB

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Best answers for Alternative

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VARIANT

All 11 answers for Alternative

Alternative with 5 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
OTHER	5
PLANB	5

Alternative with 6 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
OPTION	6
BACKUP	6
CHOICE	6

Alternative with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
VARIANT	7
CHOICES	7
OPTIONS	7

Alternative with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ALTERNATE	9

Alternative with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SUBSTITUTE	10

Alternative with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ALTERNATIVES	12

Synonyms for Alternative

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What's the best solution for Alternative?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Alternative is OTHER. Other possible answers include OPTION, PLANB, BACKUP, VARIANT, alternate, alternatives, choice, choices, among others.

How many solutions are there for Alternative?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Alternative.

How do I find a solution for Alternative?

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What is another word for Alternative?

We list 7 synonyms related to Alternative. Common alternatives include CHOICE, OPTION, CHOICES, OPTIONS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Alternative?

Clues like Alternative often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Metro, The Times Quick Cryptic, Daily Mail Mailword, The Sunday Times, The Times Daily, among others.

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