Here's what we know about the crossword clue "12-month period", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on May 4, 2025. Our database holds 103 possible answers, with YEAR (4 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For 12-month period:
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103 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
YEAR
12-month period
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
99%
YEAR
12-month period
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
ENERO
Año Nuevo month
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
8%
ENERO
Año Nuevo month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
8%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
HALF
Soccer period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
HALF
Soccer period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
EVE
Anticipatory period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
EVE
Anticipatory period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
ERA
Historical period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
8%
ERA
Historical period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
8%
APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
APRIL
Easter month, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
NOV
Mo. that was ninth in a 10-month Roman calendar
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
NOV
Mo. that was ninth in a 10-month Roman calendar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
TEN
October's month number
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
TEN
October's month number
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
SEPT
Third-qtr. month
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
SEPT
Third-qtr. month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
RAMADAN
Islamic month of fasting
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
RAMADAN
Islamic month of fasting
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
BOOM
Rapid growth period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
BOOM
Rapid growth period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
MAY
Mother's Day month
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
MAY
Mother's Day month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
TRIAL
Unpaid subscription period
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
TRIAL
Unpaid subscription period
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
LUNCHRUSH
*Busy midday period for diners (Fifth)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
LUNCHRUSH
*Busy midday period for diners (Fifth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
DEC
NYE month
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
DEC
NYE month
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
GOTHOTGOTHOT
Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
GOTHOTGOTHOT
Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
SLUMP
Unproductive period
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
SLUMP
Unproductive period
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
YOUTH
Early period of life
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
YOUTH
Early period of life
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
ONEYEAR
Common lease period for 1-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
ONEYEAR
Common lease period for 1-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
ULTIMO
In the previous month
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
ULTIMO
In the previous month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
JUNE
Sixth month
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
JUNE
Sixth month
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
GRAVEYARDSHIFT
Late-night work period
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
GRAVEYARDSHIFT
Late-night work period
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
SALAD
___ days (youthful period)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
SALAD
___ days (youthful period)
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
GOLDENHOUR
Prime period for outdoor filming
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
GOLDENHOUR
Prime period for outdoor filming
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
BAHAI
Faith with a 19-month calendar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
BAHAI
Faith with a 19-month calendar
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
RUSHWEEK
Sorority recruitment period
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
8%
RUSHWEEK
Sorority recruitment period
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
TWOYEAR
24-month
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
8%
TWOYEAR
24-month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
8%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
OPEN
___ Era (current period of professional tennis)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
OPEN
___ Era (current period of professional tennis)
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
GOLDENYEARS
Post-retirement period
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
8%
GOLDENYEARS
Post-retirement period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
8%
OCTOBER
National Black Cat Day month
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
8%
OCTOBER
National Black Cat Day month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
8%
LENT
Pre-Easter period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
8%
LENT
Pre-Easter period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
8%
KENNEDYERA
Early '60s political period
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
8%
KENNEDYERA
Early '60s political period
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
8%
EON
Billion-year period
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
8%
EON
Billion-year period
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
8%
STINT
Service period
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
8%
STINT
Service period
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
8%
LONGRUN
Extended time period
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
LONGRUN
Extended time period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
AMEN
Devotional period?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
8%
AMEN
Devotional period?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
8%
LONGHAUL
Extended period of time
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
LONGHAUL
Extended period of time
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
SHIFT
Work period
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
8%
SHIFT
Work period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
8%
DAYSHIFT
9-to-5 work period
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
8%
DAYSHIFT
9-to-5 work period
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
8%
DETENTE
Cooling-off period
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
8%
DETENTE
Cooling-off period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
8%
LITTLEICEAGE
Relatively cool period of European history?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2025
8%
LITTLEICEAGE
Relatively cool period of European history?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
8%
PRESEASON
Spring training period
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
PRESEASON
Spring training period
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
Peak time period
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
Peak time period
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
8%
SPAN
Time period
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
SPAN
Time period
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
POSTOP
Recovery period
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
8%
POSTOP
Recovery period
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
8%
SOFTLAUNCH
Trial period for a new product, and what 17-, 25-, 38-, and 46-Across all have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
SOFTLAUNCH
Trial period for a new product, and what 17-, 25-, 38-, and 46-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
OVERTHELONGRUN
For an extended period of time
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
8%
OVERTHELONGRUN
For an extended period of time
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
8%
FULLSTOP
*Sentence ender that means "period"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
8%
FULLSTOP
*Sentence ender that means "period"
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
8%
ALONETIME
Introvert's recharging period
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
8%
ALONETIME
Introvert's recharging period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
8%
AGE
Historic period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2024
8%
AGE
Historic period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
8%
TAXSEASON
Annual form-filing period
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
TAXSEASON
Annual form-filing period
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
BANNERYEAR
Particularly successful period
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
8%
BANNERYEAR
Particularly successful period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ELLE
Fashion monthly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELLE
Fashion monthly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ENEROS
Summer months in Argentina
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ENEROS
Summer months in Argentina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
RENT
Tenant's monthly payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
RENT
Tenant's monthly payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important periods
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important periods
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
NEAP
Semimonthly tide
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
NEAP
Semimonthly tide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
OVA
Cells released between periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
OVA
Cells released between periods
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ICEAGES
Glacier-forming periods
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
ICEAGES
Glacier-forming periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
IRON
Fe on the periodic table
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
IRON
Fe on the periodic table
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
HRS
60-min. periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
HRS
60-min. periods
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
1%
UPS
Good periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
1%
UPS
Good periods
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
1%
BOOMS
Prosperous periods
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
1%
BOOMS
Prosperous periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
TODDLER
One whose age is given in months
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
1%
TODDLER
One whose age is given in months
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
1%
EONS
Geological periods
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
EONS
Geological periods
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
NEON
Element between fluorine and sodium on the periodic table
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
NEON
Element between fluorine and sodium on the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
YRS
Twelve-mo. periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
1%
YRS
Twelve-mo. periods
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
DEERREVIEWEDJOURNAL
Scientific periodical assessed by antlered animals?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
1%
DEERREVIEWEDJOURNAL
Scientific periodical assessed by antlered animals?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
1%
IDES
Midmonth time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
1%
IDES
Midmonth time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
1%
GOLD
Metal whose periodic symbol is in "beautiful"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
GOLD
Metal whose periodic symbol is in "beautiful"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
EDIT
Work periodically?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
EDIT
Work periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
RUNUPS
Immediately preceding periods
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
1%
RUNUPS
Immediately preceding periods
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
1%
SHIFTS
Work periods
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
1%
SHIFTS
Work periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
1%
LULLS
Calm periods
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
1%
LULLS
Calm periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
1%
UTERI
Nine-month starter homes?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
1%
UTERI
Nine-month starter homes?
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
1%
MAG
Short periodical?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2024
1%
MAG
Short periodical?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
1%
PLATINUM
Metal on the periodic table
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
1%
PLATINUM
Metal on the periodic table
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
1%
TIN
Sn on the periodic table
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
1%
TIN
Sn on the periodic table
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
1%
UTNE
Online periodical with the slogan "Cure Ignorance"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
UTNE
Online periodical with the slogan "Cure Ignorance"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "12-month period" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 103 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is YEAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "12-month period"?
The best answer for "12-month period" is YEAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "12-month period" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 4, 2025.