Crossword Answer For
A college applicant may have to write one
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 19, 2022 Answers
The crossword clue "A college applicant may have to write one" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on January 19, 2022. We've carefully identified 191 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, ESSAY (5 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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191 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ESSAY
A college applicant may have to write one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2022
99%
ESSAY
A college applicant may have to write one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
6%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
6%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
6%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
6%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
6%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
6%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
6%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
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Jun 13, 2026
6%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
6%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
6%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
6%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
6%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
6%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
6%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
6%
CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
6%
CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
6%
DESK
One may have drawers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
6%
DESK
One may have drawers
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
3%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
3%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
3%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
EDU
End of a college email address
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
EDU
End of a college email address
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
3%
PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
ELECTORAL
__ college
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
ELECTORAL
__ college
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
3%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
3%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
3%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
3%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
VASSAR
Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
VASSAR
Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
GYRO
Sandwich that may be halal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
GYRO
Sandwich that may be halal
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
AYES
"The ___ have it"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
AYES
"The ___ have it"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
SAMOSA
Pastry that may be deep-fried in ghee
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
SAMOSA
Pastry that may be deep-fried in ghee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
ALE
Beer that may be sour
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
ALE
Beer that may be sour
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
MIXTAPES
Cassettes that may spark nostalgia
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
MIXTAPES
Cassettes that may spark nostalgia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
AMES
Iowa college town
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
AMES
Iowa college town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
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1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
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1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
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1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
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1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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1%
POET
Ode writer
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
POET
Ode writer
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1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
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1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
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1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
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1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
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1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
(3)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
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1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
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1%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
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1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
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1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
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1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
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1%
REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
REE
Food writer Drummond
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1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
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1%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
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1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
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1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
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1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
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1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
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1%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
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1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
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1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
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1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
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1%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
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1%
DOC
Rx writer
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
DOC
Rx writer
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1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
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1%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
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1%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
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1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
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LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
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1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
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MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
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INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
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Jun 2, 2026
1%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
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1%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
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May 29, 2026
1%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
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MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
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May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
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1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
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May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
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1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
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May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
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May 14, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
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1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
(3)
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May 13, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
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1%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
(4)
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May 7, 2026
1%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
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1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
(5)
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May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
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1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
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May 3, 2026
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CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
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DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
(3)
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May 2, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
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TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
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ITBAGS
Must-have purses
(6)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
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POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
1%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
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1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
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YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
(4)
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Apr 16, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
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1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
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1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
(6)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
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1%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
(5)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
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SAYHI
Wave, maybe
(5)
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Apr 11, 2026
1%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
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1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
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Apr 10, 2026
1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
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1%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
(5)
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Apr 7, 2026
1%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
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1%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
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Apr 4, 2026
1%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
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1%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
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Apr 3, 2026
1%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
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1%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
1%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
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1%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
1%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
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1%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
(4)
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Mar 29, 2026
1%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
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1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
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Mar 27, 2026
1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
(5)
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Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
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Mar 24, 2026
1%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
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1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
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Mar 23, 2026
1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
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1%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
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1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
(5)
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Mar 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LORI
Former Chicago mayor Lightfoot
(4)
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Mar 21, 2026
1%
LORI
Former Chicago mayor Lightfoot
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on January 19, 2022
Breaks in relations
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Update cartographically
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Adorns with Charmin, for short
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Basketball Hall of Famer __ Thomas
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Sherlock Holmes' younger sister as depicted in a recent Nancy Springer book series
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Hot temper
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Using any available means
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He broke Babe's record in 1974
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Tulip-to-be
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Kitchen protection
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "A college applicant may have to write one" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ESSAY (5 letters).
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Where has "A college applicant may have to write one" been used as a crossword clue?
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