For the clue "Action words" from the Universal Crossword crossword (August 15, 2020), we recommend VERBS as the answer. It's 5 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 184 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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184 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VERBS
Action words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2020
99%
VERBS
Action words
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2020
8%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
8%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
RATECUT
Fed action
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
RATECUT
Fed action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
CLASS
Word with act or action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
CLASS
Word with act or action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
SEND
Email action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
SEND
Email action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
PASTE
Ctrl+V action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
8%
PASTE
Ctrl+V action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
8%
SUES
Takes legal action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
8%
SUES
Takes legal action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
8%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
8%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
8%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
SUE
Take legal action against
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
SUE
Take legal action against
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
DRIBB
Court action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
8%
DRIBB
Court action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
8%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
STRAT
Plan of action, casually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
STRAT
Plan of action, casually
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
UNO
33-Across option with a Skip action
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
UNO
33-Across option with a Skip action
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
SEARCH
Google action
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
SEARCH
Google action
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
8%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
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
8%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
EXPLAINYOURSELF
"Why this course of action?"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
EXPLAINYOURSELF
"Why this course of action?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
UNDO
Ctrl+Z action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
UNDO
Ctrl+Z action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
FEINT
Deceptive action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
FEINT
Deceptive action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
DEED
Heroic action
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
8%
DEED
Heroic action
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
8%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
PUTT
Green action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
PUTT
Green action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
EGGEDON
Spurred to action
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
EGGEDON
Spurred to action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
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
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
IMPELS
Spurs to action
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
IMPELS
Spurs to action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
NONO
Forbidden action
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
NONO
Forbidden action
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
IMPEL
Spur into action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
IMPEL
Spur into action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
MELD
Rummikub action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
MELD
Rummikub action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
STATE
Put into words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
8%
STATE
Put into words
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
8%
RAISE
Confident poker action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
RAISE
Confident poker action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
8%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
8%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
OBITS
Dying words?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
OBITS
Dying words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
ELEGY
Woeful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ELEGY
Woeful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
BID
Bridge action
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
BID
Bridge action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
8%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
8%
BET
Casino action
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
BET
Casino action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
RESET
Expired password action
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
RESET
Expired password action
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
ONME
Treater's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
ONME
Treater's words
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
BOLDMOVE
Daring and risky action
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
BOLDMOVE
Daring and risky action
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
8%
SPEEDDATES
Fruits for a 1994 Keanu Reeves action film?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
8%
SPEEDDATES
Fruits for a 1994 Keanu Reeves action film?
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
8%
DRIVENUTS
Salty snacks for a 2011 Ryan Gosling action film?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
8%
DRIVENUTS
Salty snacks for a 2011 Ryan Gosling action film?
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
8%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
8%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
8%
INAWE
Left without words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
INAWE
Left without words
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
ATA
__ loss for words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
ATA
__ loss for words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
SPAR
Exchange words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
SPAR
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
APOP
Pricing words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
APOP
Pricing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
DDAY
Time for action in WWII
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
DDAY
Time for action in WWII
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
CIAOS
Parting words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
CIAOS
Parting words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
PHRASED
Put into words
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
PHRASED
Put into words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
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%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BETS
Kalshi actions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BETS
Kalshi actions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
OHMY
Reaction to lions and tigers and bears
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
OHMY
Reaction to lions and tigers and bears
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 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%
PSEC
Fraction of a min.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
PSEC
Fraction of a min.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SMELL
Olfaction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SMELL
Olfaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BLOC
Voting faction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
BLOC
Voting faction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
STIMULI
Reaction creators
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
STIMULI
Reaction creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
BATHMATS
Traction providers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
BATHMATS
Traction providers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
OUNCE
Pound fraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
OUNCE
Pound fraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
TIS
Carol contraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TIS
Carol contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SECOND
Fraction of a minute
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
SECOND
Fraction of a minute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
HITTHESPOT
Deliver sweet satisfaction
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
HITTHESPOT
Deliver sweet satisfaction
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SKID
Lose traction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SKID
Lose traction
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 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%
OWS
Reactions to stubs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OWS
Reactions to stubs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
BOOKKEEPER
Worker who tracks transactions
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
BOOKKEEPER
Worker who tracks transactions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
OOF
Gut punch reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OOF
Gut punch reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
RIDES
Carnival attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
RIDES
Carnival attractions
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
TONSOFFUN
Eliciting a "Yippee!" reaction
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
TONSOFFUN
Eliciting a "Yippee!" reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
NEON
___ Museum (Vegas attraction full of electric signs)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
NEON
___ Museum (Vegas attraction full of electric signs)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
NEER
Poetic contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
NEER
Poetic contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
BAIT
Try to get a reaction out of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
BAIT
Try to get a reaction out of
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
WATERFALLS
Misty attractions represented by this puzzle's indicated letters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
WATERFALLS
Misty attractions represented by this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
SEC
Min. fraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
SEC
Min. fraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
MUSTSEE
Like can't-miss attractions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
MUSTSEE
Like can't-miss attractions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
DRAWS
Attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
DRAWS
Attractions
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
RIDE
Theme park attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
RIDE
Theme park attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
FEE
Transaction charge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
FEE
Transaction charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
CASINO
Sin City attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
CASINO
Sin City attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
AUTOPIA
Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
AUTOPIA
Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
RASH
Poison ivy reaction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
RASH
Poison ivy reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
TRADE
Monopoly transaction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
TRADE
Monopoly transaction
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
ACADIA
Maine attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
ACADIA
Maine attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SLOTS
Vegas attractions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
SLOTS
Vegas attractions
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
YALL
Southern contraction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
YALL
Southern contraction
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
EDUCATORS
Those responsible for class actions?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
EDUCATORS
Those responsible for class actions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
EEK
Reaction to a rodent
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
1%
EEK
Reaction to a rodent
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
1%
TARPIT
La Brea attraction
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
TARPIT
La Brea attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
SETS
Volleyball actions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
SETS
Volleyball actions
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on August 15, 2020
Speak off the cuff
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File that may be read-only
Crossword Clue
Takes ten
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Tranquility
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Organ with a drum
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State ID?
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Clear wrap brand
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"Live Free or ___"
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One of many on a Shasta daisy
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Netflix series in which Taylor Schilling played Piper Chapman
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Action words" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VERBS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Action words"?
The best answer for "Action words" is VERBS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Action words" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 15, 2020.