Crossword Answer For
Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 16, 2023 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on October 16, 2023. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 186 possible answers. STATPADDING (11 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
Answer For Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
186 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STATPADDING
Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2023
99%
STATPADDING
Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2023
6%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
6%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
GILD
__ the lily: add unnecessary decor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
GILD
__ the lily: add unnecessary decor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
ALL
Every last one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
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
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSE
Come in last
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSE
Come in last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
2%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
2%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
CRAM
Study at the last minute
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
2%
CRAM
Study at the last minute
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
2%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
2%
DOSSIER
Secret agent's file (... last letter)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
2%
DOSSIER
Secret agent's file (... last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
2%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
2%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
2%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
2%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
2%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
2%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
2%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
BAGS
Paper or plastic items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
BAGS
Paper or plastic items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
DAY
It lasts 5,832 hours on Venus
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
DAY
It lasts 5,832 hours on Venus
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
SOLO
Brand of red plastic cups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SOLO
Brand of red plastic cups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
IVC
Pipe plastic, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
IVC
Pipe plastic, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
CRATER
Result of a blast from the past?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
CRATER
Result of a blast from the past?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 16, 2023
Sack or satchel
Crossword Clue
Elemental variant
Crossword Clue
Cheap beer, for short
Crossword Clue
Vegetable peeler maker
Crossword Clue
Brainstormer's goal
Crossword Clue
End of a Spanish countdown
Crossword Clue
Quick suggestion?
Crossword Clue
Electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix
Crossword Clue
Mexican street corn
Crossword Clue
Like a niche interest
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STATPADDING (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across"?
The best answer for "Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across" is STATPADDING with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Accumulating unnecessary rebounds or assists, and a hint to the last words of 18-, 27- and 47-Across" 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 October 16, 2023.