Laid in wait for Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Laid in wait for . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AMBUSHED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AMBUSHED Laid in wait for (8)
22% LURKED Laid in wait and lured first kangaroo inside (6) (6)
3% APPLESANDPEARS On which a Bow Street Runner might be laid? (14) The Times Cryptic Apr 22, 2026
3% SEC "Wait one __!" (3) Commuter Apr 20, 2026
3% SOEXCITED "Can't wait!" (9) New York Times Apr 19, 2026
3% SITON Wait to publicize (5) USA Today Apr 18, 2026
3% HANGTIGHT "Wait just a sec" (9) New York Times Apr 18, 2026
3% LURK Wait in hiding (4) Commuter Apr 17, 2026
3% MELLOW Laid-back and easygoing (6) USA Today Apr 10, 2026
3% NPR "Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me" network (3) USA Today Apr 10, 2026
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