Crossword Answer For
"A Lesson Before Dying" writer __ J. Gaines
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 22, 2023 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue ""A Lesson Before Dying" writer __ J. Gaines" is most likely ERNEST, a 6-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on July 22, 2023, and we found 170 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in ERNEST sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For "A Lesson Before Dying" writer __ J. Gaines:
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Answer
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99%
ERNEST
"A Lesson Before Dying" writer __ J. Gaines
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2023
99%
ERNEST
"A Lesson Before Dying" writer __ J. Gaines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2023
3%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
3%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
ABCS
Primer lesson
(4)
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Sep 18, 2026
3%
ABCS
Primer lesson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
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3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
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Sep 10, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
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Sep 8, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
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3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
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Sep 6, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
POET
Ode writer
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
3%
POET
Ode writer
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
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3%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
3%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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3%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
3%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
(16)
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Aug 5, 2026
3%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
3%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
(13)
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Aug 5, 2026
3%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
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3%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
(13)
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Aug 5, 2026
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LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
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STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
(16)
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Aug 5, 2026
3%
STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
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3%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
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3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
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3%
REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
3%
REE
Food writer Drummond
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3%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
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Jul 21, 2026
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ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
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3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
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3%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
3%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
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3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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3%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
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3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
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EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
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3%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
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3%
DOC
Rx writer
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
3%
DOC
Rx writer
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3%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
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3%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
3%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
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3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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3%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
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Jun 2, 2026
3%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
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3%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
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May 29, 2026
3%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
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3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
(4)
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May 7, 2026
3%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
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3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
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May 5, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
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May 3, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
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May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
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May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
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3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
3%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
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3%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
3%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
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3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
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Apr 20, 2026
3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
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3%
MORAL
Fable lesson
(5)
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Apr 20, 2026
3%
MORAL
Fable lesson
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3%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
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Apr 17, 2026
3%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
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3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
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3%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
(5)
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Apr 12, 2026
3%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
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3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
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Apr 11, 2026
3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
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3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
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Apr 10, 2026
3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
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3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
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Apr 10, 2026
3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
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3%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
(5)
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Apr 7, 2026
3%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
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3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
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Apr 7, 2026
3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
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3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
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3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
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Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
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3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
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3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
PARABLE
Story with a lesson
(7)
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Mar 7, 2026
3%
PARABLE
Story with a lesson
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
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Jan 26, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
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Jan 16, 2026
3%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
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Dec 28, 2025
3%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
3%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
3%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
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Nov 23, 2025
3%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
3%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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%
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%
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%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
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May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
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%
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%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
(3)
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Mar 5, 2026
1%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
STRESSCLEAN
Relieve tension through tidying, say
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
STRESSCLEAN
Relieve tension through tidying, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SIC
(Original writer's error)
(3)
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Jan 1, 2026
1%
SIC
(Original writer's error)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
(5)
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Dec 19, 2025
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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