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"___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)

Last seen in Universal Crossword December 30, 2023 Answers

If you're stuck on the clue ""___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)" from the Universal Crossword crossword (December 30, 2023), we're here to help. Our records show 139 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is ITS at 3 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.

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139 Other Potential Answers

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ITS
"___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
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MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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THEYD
"___ say I hustled, put in the work" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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FBI
"Someone told his white-collar crimes to the ___" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
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EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
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ARE
"Honestly, who ___ we to fight the alchemy?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
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BETWEEN
"Just ___ us, do you remember it all too well?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
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ORBIT
"Could it be enough to just float in your ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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CAT
"Karma is a __ / Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me": Taylor Swift lyric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
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LIES
"The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
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CARDIGAN
Taylor Swift hit with the lyric "You put me on and said I was your favorite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
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ABOUT
"I don't know ___ you, but I'm feeling 22" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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CRY
"We ___ tears of mascara in the bathroom" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
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ETE
French summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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ADDS
Has a summer job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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EDT
Philly summer hrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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CDT
Chi. summer hrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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TOTALS
Arrivals for the summer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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MEANEST
Most cruel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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PDT
S.F. summer hrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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MEANIE
"You're being cruel!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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BARBENHEIMER
Cinematic cultural phenomenon in the summer of 2023
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
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CICADAS
Noisy insects that emerge in summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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BALMY
Pleasant, as a summer night
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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ROMEO
Shakespeare hero in the lyrics of Taylor Swift's "Love Story"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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CICADA
Noisy summer insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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SUNBELT
Snowbird's summer destination
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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CREAMSICLE
Citrusy summer treat
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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HALO
Beyoncé song with the lyric "I got my angel now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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OREO
"I love the white stuff, baby / In the middle of an __": "Weird Al" lyric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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PERSONALJESUS
*Depeche Mode song with the lyric "Reach out and touch faith"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
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LIVINONAPRAYER
*Bon Jovi song with the lyric "Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
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TAKEMETOCHURCH
*Hozier song with the lyric "I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
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ITSHOT
Complaint on a summer day
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
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ICED
Coffee specification more popular in summer
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
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ALFIE
"What's it all about, __": Dionne Warwick lyric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
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EMS
Middle of summer?
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
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JINGLEALLTHEWAY
Carol lyric before "Oh! What fun it is to ride / In a one-horse open sleigh"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
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SCHOOLSOUT
Cry at the beginning of summer break
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
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SHARPDRESSEDMAN
*ZZ Top hit with the lyric "Silk suit, black tie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
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LEO
Sign of summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
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MDT
Utah summer hrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
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MUSTY
Like many a summer cabin after a long winter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
3%
LETSDANCE
Classic David Bowie song with the lyric "Put on your red shoes," and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
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HOUNDDOG
Big Mama Thornton hit with the lyric "Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit"
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
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CAMP
Child's summer getaway
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
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LITTLELIES
Fleetwood Mac hit with the lyric "I'll settle for one day to believe in you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
3%
POPSICLE
Icy summer treat
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
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HOLLYWOODBOWL
Venue for summer concerts in Los Angeles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
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CLANG
"___, ___, ___ went the trolley" (Judy Garland lyric)
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
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MLB
Org. with a summer All-Star break
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
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HARDCOREFAN
Swiftie who knows every lyric, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
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HALTERTOP
Sleeveless summer wear
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
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INTERNS
Works a summer office job, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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LIDOSHUFFLE
Boz Scaggs hit with the lyric "One more for the road," and what can be found in 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
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NEEDEDME
Rihanna song with the lyric "I was good on my own, that's the way it was"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
3%
BEHINDTHEEARS
Where to find an Iowa farmer in late summer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
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ARISTOTLE
Greek philosopher in the lyrics to Taylor Swift's "So High School"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
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ODE
Type of lyric poem
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
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TANK
With 5-Down, summer shirt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
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SOLSTICE
Start of summer or winter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
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ICEE
Slushy summer treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
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IAMTHEWALRUS
Beatles song with the repeating lyric "goo goo g' joob" (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
3%
BABAORILEY
The Who song with the lyric "It's only teenage wasteland" (... letters 1-3 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
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IMBAD
Michael Jackson lyric
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
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RIPE
Like peaches in summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2024
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WATERBALLOONS
Many break in the summer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
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ARABIANS
Graceful, swift horses
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
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LAYLA
Rock classic with the lyric "Darling, won't you ease my worried mind"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
3%
STOAT
Ermine in its summer coat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
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IRONIC
Alanis Morissette hit with the lyric "It's like rain on your wedding day"
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
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TSHIRT
Part of a summer camp uniform
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2024
3%
SANTABABY
Eartha Kitt song with the lyric "Been an angel all year"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2024
3%
IMJUSTKEN
Best Original Song Oscar nominee with the lyric "Anywhere else, I'd be a ten"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
3%
RERUNS
Some summer TV
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 8, 2024
3%
SUN
*With 16-Across, summer fabric print?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
3%
CHEAPTHRILLS
Sia hit with the lyric "Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
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MINSTREL
Singer of lyric poetry
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
3%
ONELOVE
Bob Marley song with the lyric "Let's get together and feel alright"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2024
3%
FORHE
“— is an Englishman” (“H.M.S. Pinafore” lyric)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
3%
ATCAMP
Away for the summer, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2024
3%
TINYDANCER
Elton John hit with the misheard lyric "Hold me closer, Tony Danza"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
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MID
Start of summer or winter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
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TANKTOP
Sleeveless summer shirt
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2023
3%
SPACECAMP
Out-of-this-world summer program?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2023
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ADES
Fruity summer drinks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
3%
CHARTTOPPER
Song of the summer, maybe (... first letter + last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
3%
MOREMOREMORE
Disco hit with the repeated lyric "How do you like it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2023
3%
REMEDIAL
Like some summer school courses
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2023
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HEA
"Isn't __ bit like you and me?": Beatles lyric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
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HES
" ___ going the distance" (Cake lyric)
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
3%
BERRYTART
Fruity summer pastry
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 12, 2023
3%
YMCA
"It's fun to stay at the ___" (Village People lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2023
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HEAT
Beat the ___ (keep cool in the summer)
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2023
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TED
2012 summer movie starring a talking bear
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
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TASER
Shocking weapon used in many a summer blockbuster
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
3%
VADER
Darth who was introduced in an original summer blockbuster
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
3%
STARDUST
2007 summer movie based on a Neil Gaiman book
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
3%
STARTREK
Sci-fi series that released summer blockbusters in 2009, 2013, and 2016
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
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CANDYBAR
Snack option at a summer blockbuster
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 28, 2023
3%
MUSTSEES
What summer blockbusters can be described as
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 27, 2023
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DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
CAHN
"High Hopes" lyricist Sammy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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LEOS
Midsummer arrivals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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MIRANDA
"Moana" composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
SAD
Like lyrics full of heartache
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
ANKA
Paul who wrote the lyrics to "My Way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
MLBALLSTAR
Athlete in the Midsummer Classic, or what can be found six times in this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
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TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
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RANIN
Entered swiftly
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
TAKEABOW
Rihanna song with the lyrics "That was quite a show / Very entertaining / But it's over now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
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ZIPS
Moves swiftly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
HALDAVIDHADADVIL
“Alfie” lyricist owned a bottle of ibuprofen?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
1%
CALIFORNIAGURLS
Katy Perry song whose lyrics mention Venice Beach and Palm Springs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
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LERNER
“Camelot” lyricist
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
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ETES
French summers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
SCION
Toyota in the lyrics of "50 Ways to Say Goodbye"
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
1%
ANGSTY
Like emo song lyrics
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
1%
EMO
Genre with confessional lyrics
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
1%
MERCER
“Moon River” lyricist Johnny
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
1%
LALA
Syllables in place of forgotten lyrics
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2024
1%
COURSE
Flow swiftly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
1%
RESPECT
1967 hit by Aretha Franklin whose title is spelled out in the lyrics
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
1%
RIDIN
Chamillionaire song with the lyrics "They see me rollin' / They hatin'"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2024
1%
BADROMANCE
Lady Gaga hit with the lyrics "Rah, rah-ah-ah-ah/Roma, roma-ma"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
1%
PETA
Anti-cruelty org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
1%
SPED
Went swiftly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
1%
SCATS
Sings jazz without lyrics
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
1%
OCANADA
Anthem with English and French lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2023
1%
OBERON
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" king
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2023
1%
PLAICE
"The carp play the harp / The __ play the bass": "Under the Sea" lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
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ISAT
"__ on the roof / And kicked off the moss": lyrics in Elton John's "Your Song"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2023
1%
AMELIA
Joni Mitchell song with the lyrics "A ghost of aviation / She was swallowed by the sky"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
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ERESTU
1974 hit with Spanish lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2023
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TOODARNHOT
Cole Porter song whose lyrics mention the Kinsey Report
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2023

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How many possible solutions does ""___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 139 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ITS (3 letters).
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The best answer for ""___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)" is ITS with 3 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""___ a cruel summer" (Taylor Swift lyric)" 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 December 30, 2023.
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