The clue "About, before a year" from the Universal Crossword crossword on October 23, 2023 has 179 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that CIRCA (5 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CIRCA
About, before a year
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2023
99%
CIRCA
About, before a year
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
5%
ADORE
Be wild about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ADORE
Be wild about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
OMIT
Forget about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
OMIT
Forget about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
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%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
IDLE
Just hanging about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
IDLE
Just hanging about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
INPANTOPICMODE
Going on and on about one's new cookware?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
RIO
Animated film about Spix's macaws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 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%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
BOASTOF
Brag about
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
BOASTOF
Brag about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
KNEW
Was sure about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
KNEW
Was sure about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
BEALIVE
Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 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%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 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%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
ILIAD
Homeric saga about the Trojan War
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
ONTO
In the know about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
ONTO
In the know about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
INDUCE
Bring about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
INDUCE
Bring about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
IMAY
"Thinking about it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
UHUH
"Forget about it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
TERM
Part of an academic year
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
TERM
Part of an academic year
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 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%
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%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
FLAIL
Thrash about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
FLAIL
Thrash about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
5%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
MRLUCKY
Cary Grant film about a gambler
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
KRIS
2015 NL Rookie of the year Bryant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
KRIS
2015 NL Rookie of the year Bryant
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 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%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 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%
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%
RESULTIN
Bring about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
RESULTIN
Bring about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 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%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
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%
ANNAL
Record of the year?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
ANNAL
Record of the year?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 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%
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%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
LETITPASS
"Don't worry about that"
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
AIR
It's about 78% nitrogen
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
Universal 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%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ISNT
"This __ about you"
LA Times Daily 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%
SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 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%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
ETHICISTS
People with concerns about trolleys?
LA Times Daily 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%
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%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
SETUPSHOP
Go about one's business?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
MILL
Move (about)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
MILL
Move (about)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 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%
GAD
Roam (about)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GAD
Roam (about)
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%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
GIVEITAREST
"Enough, I'm over talking about this!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk about how awesome you are
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
NORSE
Like myths about Asgard
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%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
YEA
"It's about ___ high"
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
STAX
"__: Soulsville U.S.A.": HBO documentary about a record label
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
BEINGALIVE
"Company" song about taking a chance on love
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
ONHIATUS
Taking a gap year, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
ONHIATUS
Taking a gap year, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 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%
ANO
Portuguese for "year"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
ANO
Portuguese for "year"
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
YESIDO
"That's true about me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 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%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
YEAHIMSURE
"No doubt about it"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
WHOAREYOUKISSING
Question about a new romantic partner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
SENSE
Get a feeling about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 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
1%
AGED
On in years
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AGED
On in years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EONS
Years and years
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
EONS
Years and years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROEG
"Walkabout" director Nicolas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EON
One billion years
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
EON
One billion years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELDERLY
Advanced in years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ELDERLY
Advanced in years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
BLIMPS
Goodyear fleet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
BLIMPS
Goodyear fleet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
OLDAGE
Golden years
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
OLDAGE
Golden years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
AGE
Get on in years
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
AGE
Get on in years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ALUM
Last year's sr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ALUM
Last year's sr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
FAR
Light-years away
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
FAR
Light-years away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NASCARRACE
Goodyear 400 or Daytona 500
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
NASCARRACE
Goodyear 400 or Daytona 500
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ANNI
Latin years
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ANNI
Latin years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
WALLE
2008 Pixar film set ~800 years in the future
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
WALLE
2008 Pixar film set ~800 years in the future
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
TWOS
"Terrible" years
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
TWOS
"Terrible" years
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
TIRES
Goodyear products
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
TIRES
Goodyear products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
NEIL
Young who's 80 years young
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
NEIL
Young who's 80 years young
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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Shiny jewelry
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Green Hornet's sidekick
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Promote publicly
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "About, before a year" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CIRCA (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "About, before a year"?
The best answer for "About, before a year" is CIRCA with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "About, before a year" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 23, 2023.