Why are there boxes on the bridge table? Ominous (10) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Why are there boxes on the bridge table? Ominous (10) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on November 2, 2026. 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FORBIDDING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FORBIDDING Why are there boxes on the bridge table? Ominous (10) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 2, 2026
6% LOOM Appear ominously (4) Commuter Nov 2, 2026
6% SINISTER Ominous (8) (8) Mirror Classic Oct 12, 2026
5% DOGCRATE Boxer's box? (8) USA Today Oct 29, 2026
5% DESK Worker's table (4) The Telegraph Mini Oct 27, 2026
5% ALI Boxing great (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2026
5% CRATES Wooden boxes (6) Commuter Oct 26, 2026
5% FIN Ominous sight for a swimmer (3)
5% IPASS Bridge statement (5) Newsday Oct 25, 2026
5% WOE "Why me?" feeling (3) The Atlantic Oct 25, 2026

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