The clue "Abbr. before a number" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on August 11, 2020. Out of 150 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, TEL (3 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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150 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TEL
Abbr. before a number
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2020
99%
TEL
Abbr. before a number
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2020
10%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
10%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
10%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
10%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
ARR
Train board abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
ARR
Train board abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
FINALE
Closing number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
FINALE
Closing number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
TEN
Pin number?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
TEN
Pin number?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
TWO
Smallest prime number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
TWO
Smallest prime number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
INC
Company abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
INC
Company abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
WELOST
"They had our number"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
WELOST
"They had our number"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
UNO
Low Spanish number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
UNO
Low Spanish number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
TBD
Sked abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
TBD
Sked abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
TNT
Big bang abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
TNT
Big bang abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
PAR
Golf scorecard number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
PAR
Golf scorecard number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
SIX
First perfect number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
SIX
First perfect number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SLEW
Large number
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
SLEW
Large number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
NINEONEONE
Firefighter's number (In this answer, note letters 4-6 and 7-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
NINEONEONE
Firefighter's number (In this answer, note letters 4-6 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
SIETE
This clue's number en español
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
SIETE
This clue's number en español
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
(3)
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Nov 26, 2025
5%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
ARSENIC
Element with atomic number 33
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ARSENIC
Element with atomic number 33
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
THEN
Word before or after what
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
THEN
Word before or after what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
5%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
LENT
Observance before Easter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
LENT
Observance before Easter
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
OPUS
Artist's numbered work
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
OPUS
Artist's numbered work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
SHEEP
Animals that outnumber people in Iceland
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
SHEEP
Animals that outnumber people in Iceland
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
OPENTAB
Bill with round numbers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
OPENTAB
Bill with round numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Abbr. before a number" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 150 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TEL (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Abbr. before a number"?
The best answer for "Abbr. before a number" is TEL with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Abbr. before a number" been used as a crossword clue?
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