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 193 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.
Answer For A college applicant may have to write one:
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193 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%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
6%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
6%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
6%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
6%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Apr 27, 2026
6%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
(11)
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Nov 4, 2026
3%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
3%
EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
3%
EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
3%
DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
3%
DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
3%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
(3)
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Oct 31, 2026
3%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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3%
AMES
Iowa college town
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
3%
AMES
Iowa college town
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3%
TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
(7)
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Oct 30, 2026
3%
TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
3%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
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Oct 29, 2026
3%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
3%
TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
(5)
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Oct 27, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
3%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
(5)
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Oct 24, 2026
3%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
3%
NOW
"I don't have all day!"
(3)
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Oct 18, 2026
3%
NOW
"I don't have all day!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
3%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
(11)
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Oct 13, 2026
3%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
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3%
POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
3%
POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
3%
BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
3%
BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
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3%
ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
3%
ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
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3%
CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
(3)
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Oct 8, 2026
3%
CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
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3%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
3%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
3%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
(7)
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Oct 5, 2026
3%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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3%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
(7)
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Sep 28, 2026
3%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
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3%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Aug 3, 2026
3%
EDU
End of a college email address
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3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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Jul 18, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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3%
PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
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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)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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3%
ELECTORAL
__ college
(9)
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Jul 3, 2026
3%
ELECTORAL
__ college
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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May 12, 2026
3%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
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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)
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May 6, 2026
3%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
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3%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
1%
OHNO
Cry of dismay
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
OHNO
Cry of dismay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
MDS
Rx writers
(3)
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Nov 9, 2026
1%
MDS
Rx writers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
SEDARIS
"Me Talk Pretty One Day" writer David
(7)
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Nov 5, 2026
1%
SEDARIS
"Me Talk Pretty One Day" writer David
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
(3)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
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1%
ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
ANON
Mystery writer?
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
ANON
Mystery writer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
NEIL
"The Crying Game" writer/director Jordan
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
NEIL
"The Crying Game" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
(11)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
REBA
"Not That Fancy" writer McEntire
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
1%
REBA
"Not That Fancy" writer McEntire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
TODD
"Hello It's Me" singer-songwriter Rundgren
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
TODD
"Hello It's Me" singer-songwriter Rundgren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
COPPOLA
"Priscilla" writer/director Sofia
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
COPPOLA
"Priscilla" writer/director Sofia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
(3)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
AVA
"Hacks" comedy writer Daniels
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
AVA
"Hacks" comedy writer Daniels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
ARNOLD
"Frog and Toad" series writer Lobel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
ARNOLD
"Frog and Toad" series writer Lobel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
NOAH
"Hurt Somebody" singer-songwriter Kahan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
NOAH
"Hurt Somebody" singer-songwriter Kahan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
BMI
Songwriters' rights org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
BMI
Songwriters' rights org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
POET
Ode writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
POET
Ode writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
REE
Food writer Drummond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
DOC
Rx writer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
DOC
Rx writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ESSAY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "A college applicant may have to write one"?
The best answer for "A college applicant may have to write one" is ESSAY with 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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