The crossword clue "Acquired taste?" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from January 5, 2025. We've gathered 87 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is ALTEREDSTATE (12 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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87 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ALTEREDSTATE
Acquired taste?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
99%
ALTEREDSTATE
Acquired taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
8%
TCI
Cable giant acquired by AT&T
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
TCI
Cable giant acquired by AT&T
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
8%
UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
8%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
CRASS
In poor taste
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
CRASS
In poor taste
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
LEGO
Toy company that acquired the online marketplace BrickLink
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
LEGO
Toy company that acquired the online marketplace BrickLink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
TIMEWARNER
Media conglomerate acquired by AT&T in 2018
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
TIMEWARNER
Media conglomerate acquired by AT&T in 2018
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
TYCO
Toy company acquired by Mattel in 1997
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
TYCO
Toy company acquired by Mattel in 1997
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
TANG
Sour taste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
TANG
Sour taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
TASTES
They're sometimes acquired
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
TASTES
They're sometimes acquired
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
CHEESEBALL
Lacking taste
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
8%
CHEESEBALL
Lacking taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
8%
GAMY
How bear is said to taste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
8%
GAMY
How bear is said to taste
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
8%
SOAPY
Like the taste of cilantro, to some
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
8%
SOAPY
Like the taste of cilantro, to some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
8%
WHATSAPP
Messaging service acquired by Facebook in 2014
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
WHATSAPP
Messaging service acquired by Facebook in 2014
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
TRYTHESE
"Here, give them a taste"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
TRYTHESE
"Here, give them a taste"
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
SIP
Wee taste
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
SIP
Wee taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
CNET
Tech review site acquired by Ziff Davis in 2024
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
8%
CNET
Tech review site acquired by Ziff Davis in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
8%
SEEMLY
In good taste
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
SEEMLY
In good taste
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
SWEET
Like the taste of 23- and 25-Down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
8%
SWEET
Like the taste of 23- and 25-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
8%
IOUS
Payment promises ... and what each of the starred clues' answers have acquired?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2024
8%
IOUS
Payment promises ... and what each of the starred clues' answers have acquired?
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
8%
FOODCRITICS
Writers with good taste, hopefully
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2024
8%
FOODCRITICS
Writers with good taste, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
8%
BITE
Small taste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
8%
BITE
Small taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
8%
TRYONE
"You have to taste this!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
8%
TRYONE
"You have to taste this!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
8%
NIP
Tiny taste
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
8%
NIP
Tiny taste
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
8%
ASIP
Small taste of liquid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2024
8%
ASIP
Small taste of liquid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
8%
BEERSNOBS
Those with *obviously* superior taste in brews
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2024
8%
BEERSNOBS
Those with *obviously* superior taste in brews
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2024
8%
LICK
Lollipop taste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
8%
LICK
Lollipop taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
8%
GIVEITATRY
"Go on, take a taste!" ... or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2023
8%
GIVEITATRY
"Go on, take a taste!" ... or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2023
8%
STEPMOTHERINLAW
Certain acquired relative (In this answer, see letters 1, 2, 10, 14 and 15)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2023
8%
STEPMOTHERINLAW
Certain acquired relative (In this answer, see letters 1, 2, 10, 14 and 15)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2023
8%
SENSES
Smell and taste
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2023
8%
SENSES
Smell and taste
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2023
8%
HARDEARNEDCASHEW
Nut acquired with great effort?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 16, 2023
8%
HARDEARNEDCASHEW
Nut acquired with great effort?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 16, 2023
8%
TUBI
Streaming service acquired by Fox in 2020
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
8%
TUBI
Streaming service acquired by Fox in 2020
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
ADAM
Eve's taste bud?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2023
8%
ADAM
Eve's taste bud?
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2023
8%
MSG
“Umami” taste source
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 23, 2022
8%
MSG
“Umami” taste source
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 23, 2022
8%
INLAWS
Relatives acquired by marriage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2022
8%
INLAWS
Relatives acquired by marriage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2022
8%
OAKBARREL
Container that affects a wine's taste
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2022
8%
OAKBARREL
Container that affects a wine's taste
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2022
8%
OUZO
Liqueur with a licorice taste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
8%
OUZO
Liqueur with a licorice taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
8%
EBAY
Site that acquired an NFT marketplace in 2022
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
8%
EBAY
Site that acquired an NFT marketplace in 2022
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
8%
ACERBIC
Sour in taste
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 10, 2022
8%
ACERBIC
Sour in taste
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 10, 2022
8%
TESTS
Word after "smell" or "taste"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2022
8%
TESTS
Word after "smell" or "taste"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2022
8%
AETNA
Insurer acquired by CVS Health
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2022
8%
AETNA
Insurer acquired by CVS Health
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2022
8%
TACKY
In poor taste
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2021
8%
TACKY
In poor taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2021
8%
FLAVORS
Alters the taste of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2021
8%
FLAVORS
Alters the taste of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2021
8%
MGM
Film studio Amazon acquired in 2021
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
8%
MGM
Film studio Amazon acquired in 2021
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
8%
TART
One may taste more sweet than sour
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2021
8%
TART
One may taste more sweet than sour
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2021
8%
LEMONSOLE
*Fish that doesn't taste like its name suggests
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2021
8%
LEMONSOLE
*Fish that doesn't taste like its name suggests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2021
8%
SAVOR
Enjoy the taste of
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 11, 2021
8%
SAVOR
Enjoy the taste of
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 11, 2021
8%
MUSCLEMEMORY
*Physical ability acquired via repetition
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2021
8%
MUSCLEMEMORY
*Physical ability acquired via repetition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2021
8%
SENSE
Smell or taste
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2021
8%
SENSE
Smell or taste
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2021
8%
TRY
Have a taste of
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2021
8%
TRY
Have a taste of
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2021
8%
YELP
It acquired SeatMe in 2013
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2021
8%
YELP
It acquired SeatMe in 2013
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
8%
NIBBLE
Tiny taste
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 15, 2021
8%
NIBBLE
Tiny taste
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 15, 2021
8%
ACIDIC
Tart to the taste
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2021
8%
ACIDIC
Tart to the taste
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2021
8%
ORANGEY
Like the taste of much breakfast juice
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2020
8%
ORANGEY
Like the taste of much breakfast juice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2020
8%
UNARTISTIC
Lacking taste, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
8%
UNARTISTIC
Lacking taste, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
8%
TEST
Word after "taste" or "Turing"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2020
8%
TEST
Word after "taste" or "Turing"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2020
8%
EDGY
Pushing the bounds of taste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2020
8%
EDGY
Pushing the bounds of taste
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2020
8%
SAVORY
Like umami's taste
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2020
8%
SAVORY
Like umami's taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2020
8%
TMOBILE
It acquired the naming rights for the former Safeco Field
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2020
8%
TMOBILE
It acquired the naming rights for the former Safeco Field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2020
8%
TRYIT
“Have a taste!”
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 20, 2020
8%
TRYIT
“Have a taste!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 20, 2020
8%
ORACLE
Company that acquired Java
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2020
8%
ORACLE
Company that acquired Java
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2020
8%
WEBROOT
Internet security company acquired by Carbonite in 2019
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2020
8%
WEBROOT
Internet security company acquired by Carbonite in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2020
8%
SNOBS
Ones with "superior" taste
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2020
8%
SNOBS
Ones with "superior" taste
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2020
1%
SNOB
One with elitist tastes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
SNOB
One with elitist tastes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
SIPS
Little tastes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
SIPS
Little tastes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
ANISE
Spice that tastes like fennel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
ANISE
Spice that tastes like fennel
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
BLEH
"This tastes terrible"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
BLEH
"This tastes terrible"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
MMM
"That tastes go-o-o-od"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2025
1%
MMM
"That tastes go-o-o-od"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2025
1%
SOAP
What cilantro tastes like to some people
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
SOAP
What cilantro tastes like to some people
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
UGH
"This tastes awful!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2024
1%
UGH
"This tastes awful!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
1%
OFFENSIVELINEAGE
Ancestors infamous for tasteless jokes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
OFFENSIVELINEAGE
Ancestors infamous for tasteless jokes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
TACKIER
Less tasteful
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
TACKIER
Less tasteful
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
NIBBLES
Dainty tastes
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 2, 2024
1%
NIBBLES
Dainty tastes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 2, 2024
1%
ICKY
Really distasteful
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
1%
ICKY
Really distasteful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
1%
FIE
Old cry of distaste
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
1%
FIE
Old cry of distaste
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
1%
YUCK
"That tastes terrible!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
1%
YUCK
"That tastes terrible!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
1%
IHATEIT
"This tastes awful!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2021
1%
IHATEIT
"This tastes awful!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2021
1%
ALLSPICE
Seasoning that tastes like a blend of seasonings
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
1%
ALLSPICE
Seasoning that tastes like a blend of seasonings
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
1%
GAUDY
Visually tasteless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2021
1%
GAUDY
Visually tasteless
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2021
1%
TARGETEDAD
Marketing tailored to personal tastes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2021
1%
TARGETEDAD
Marketing tailored to personal tastes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2021
1%
FRYINGPAN
Series of remarks like "Your donut tastes awful!"?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2021
1%
FRYINGPAN
Series of remarks like "Your donut tastes awful!"?
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2021
1%
GAG
(That tastes nasty!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2020
1%
GAG
(That tastes nasty!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2020
1%
SOUR
One of the basic tastes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2020
1%
SOUR
One of the basic tastes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2020
1%
ITSTOOGOODTOBEBREW
“This tastes way better than coffee, tea or ale”?
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 19, 2020
1%
ITSTOOGOODTOBEBREW
“This tastes way better than coffee, tea or ale”?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 19, 2020
1%
VULGAIIAN
One with unrefined tastes
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2020
1%
VULGAIIAN
One with unrefined tastes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Acquired taste?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 87 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALTEREDSTATE (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Acquired taste?"?
The best answer for "Acquired taste?" is ALTEREDSTATE with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Acquired taste?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 5, 2025.