The crossword clue “opposed to” is most commonly answered with ANTI (4 letters) or AGAINST (7 letters), depending on the grid length and crossings.

Main possible answers

  • ANTI – This is the top-listed and most likely answer for the clue “Opposed to” in many crossword helper databases, especially when 4 letters are needed.
  • AVERSE – Often clued as “Opposed (to)” and fits 6-letter slots.
  • AGAINST – A very common 7-letter answer for “Opposed to” in general crosswords.
  • CON – Used in the “pro and con” sense; works if the clue is shorter or the puzzle style is more compact.
  • VERSUS – Sometimes used when the clue is more about “vs.” or sides in a contest.
  • AT ODDS WITH – A longer phrase answer (“Opposed to”) that appears in some larger grids.

How to pick the right one

  • Count the letter slots in your grid:
    • 3 letters → likely CON.
* 4 letters → most often **ANTI**.

* 6 letters → **AVERSE** or **NOTFOR** , depending on crossings.

* 7 letters → **AGAINST** (sometimes **NOTWITH** in specific themed puzzles).

* 9–10 letters → phrases like **RESISTANT** (9) or **ATODDSWITH** (10).
  • Check the clue style:
    • If the clue includes parentheses like “Opposed (to)”, AVERSE is especially likely.
* If the clue feels more like “in a fight” or “on the other side,” **AGAINST** or **VERSUS** may fit better.

Mini “Quick Scoop” on usage

  • Many modern online solvers list ANTI as the highest-ranked solution for “Opposed to,” showing up across big-name puzzles (NYT, LA Times, Universal, etc.).
  • The exact answer on any given day (for example, in a specific LA Times Daily puzzle) will still depend on that puzzle’s theme and crossing letters, but it will almost always be one of the options above.

TL;DR: If you have 4 letters, fill in ANTI ; otherwise use your grid length and crossings to choose among CON , AVERSE , AGAINST , or the longer phrases.

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