Crossword Vibe

Out of control Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Washington Post · 2026-09-29

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Out of control featured in The Washington Post puzzle on 2026-09-29. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 4 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

Crossword answer

Try solving the clue before revealing the answer.

4 letters

Clue & Answer Meanings

(adverb)

  1. in a murderous frenzy
  2. wildly; without self-control

(adjective satellite)

  1. wildly frenzied and out of control

(noun)

  1. the activity of managing or exerting control over something
  2. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
  3. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  4. discipline in personal and social activities
  5. power to direct or determine
  6. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  7. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
  8. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
  9. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
  10. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
  11. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

(verb)

  1. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
  2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
  3. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
  4. handle and cause to function
  5. maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
  6. exercise authoritative control or power over
  7. place under restrictions; limit access to by law
  8. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  9. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    AMOK

    Out of control (4)

    The Washington Post · Sep 29, 2026

From this puzzle

More clues from The Washington Post on Sep 29, 2026

View all puzzle clues

Recently updated

Fresh crossword clues

Browse more sources

Crossword publishers

Browse all publishers