Clues for the word "CHANCE"

We've had 53 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 104 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on December 06, 2025.

Definition of chance

n. - A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.
n. - The operation or activity of such agent.
n. - The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.
n. - A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.
n. - Probability.
v. i. - To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
v. t. - To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.
v. t. - To befall; to happen to.
a. - Happening by chance; casual.
adv. - By chance; perchance.