On the ball - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for On the ball?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue On the ball is ALERT. Other possible answers include ALIVE, ASTUTE, AWARE, SMART.

Q: How many solutions are there for On the ball?

We have found 5 possible answers for the crossword clue On the ball.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like On the ball?

Clues like On the ball often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mail Cryptic, The Sunday Telegraph, The i Paper, The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mail Mailword, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 19/12/2025

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue On the ball.

5 letter answer(s) to on the ball

ALERT

mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
quick and energetic;
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness; "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"

ALIVE

mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others"
(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"

AWARE

(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit"
bearing in mind; attentive to; "ever mindful of her health"; "mindful of his responsibilities"; "mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"

SMART

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
be the source of pain
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action; "smart weapons"
characterized by quickness and ease in learning; "some children are brighter in one subject than another"; "smart children talk earlier than the average"
elegant and stylish; "chic elegance"; "a smart new dress"; "a suit of voguish cut"
improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
painfully severe; "he gave the dog a smart blow"
quick and brisk; "I gave him a smart salute"; "we walked at a smart pace"
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

6 letter answer(s) to on the ball

ASTUTE

clever
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
Sharp

Frequently asked questions about ‘On the ball’

What's the best solution for On the ball?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue On the ball is ALERT. Other possible answers include ALIVE, ASTUTE, AWARE, SMART.

How many solutions are there for On the ball?

We have found 5 possible answers for the crossword clue On the ball.

Which crosswords feature clues like On the ball?

Clues like On the ball often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mail Cryptic, The Sunday Telegraph, The i Paper, The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mail Mailword, among others.

Clue	Answers
Sharp	22
Smart	17
Quick	14
Ready	14
Trim	12
Hurt	11
Alert	10
Clever	10
Keen	10
Chic	9
Siren	9
Stylish	9
With it	9
Fashionable	8
Brainy	7
Full of energy	7
Hip	7
Intelligent	7
Attentive	5
Bright	5
Burn	5
Living	5
Notify	5
Quick-witted	5
Savvy	5
Shrewd	5
Vigilant	5
Au courant	4
Bubbly	4
Canny	4
Conscious	4
Informed	4
Penetrating	4
Perceptive	4
Sting	4
Warning	4
Wide-eyed	4
Full of pep	3
Heads up	3
In the know	3
Knowing	3
Listening	3
Natty	3
On one's toes	3
Open-eyed	3
Paying attention	3
Sharp as a tack	3
Tip off	3
Up to date	3
Warning of danger	3

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