Crossword Answer For
Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 10, 2022 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)" is most likely HOTASHADES, a 10-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 10, 2022, and we found 175 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in HOTASHADES sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10):
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175 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HOTASHADES
Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2022
99%
HOTASHADES
Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2022
10%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
10%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
3%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
3%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
AAA
Tower of note
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
AAA
Tower of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
LOVEME
Affectionate and familiar way to sign a note
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
LOVEME
Affectionate and familiar way to sign a note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 10, 2022
iPhone program
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African country whose national dish is fufu
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Just managed, with "out"
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Swim-bike-run event, for short
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Tiered Chinese tower
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"Ditto"
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Presidential office shape
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Small issue
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___ P. Henson of "Hidden Figures"
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Splinter groups
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOTASHADES (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)"?
The best answer for "Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)" is HOTASHADES with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Absolutely sweltering (In this clue's answer, note letters 5-10)" 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 July 10, 2022.