Contrary to what is expected Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Contrary to what is expected . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AGAINSTTHEGRAIN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AGAINSTTHEGRAIN Contrary to what is expected (15)
33% IRONY Outcome of events contrary to what was expected. (5)
3% YOUREINFORITNOW "Expect to be reprimanded soon" (15) USA Today Oct 19, 2026
3% DID "What ___ you expect?" (3)
3% ONCUE Right when expected (5) New York Times Midi Oct 15, 2026
3% PERVERSE Contrary (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Oct 9, 2026
3% FALSEHOPE Unrealistic expectation (9) Universal Oct 8, 2026
3% NORM Expected result (4) Newsday Sep 27, 2026
3% OPPOSITE Contrary (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 24, 2026
3% OPERAS Met expectations? (6) Universal Sep 22, 2026
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