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Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 15, 2021 Answers

The answer to the crossword clue "Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil" is most likely APPLEOFMYI, a 10-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on July 15, 2021, and we found 164 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in APPLEOFMYI sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.

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APPLEOFMYI
Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2021
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DVD
Netflix format, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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TUTEE
Private pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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DILATE
Enlarge, as a pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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INSITU
Latin for "as originally positioned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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THREE
Crowd, in an idiom
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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CUTBAIT
Give up, in an idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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TNT
Explosive originally used as dye
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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IRIS
It surrounds a pupil
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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PEPSI
Popular pop originally named "Brad's Drink"
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
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EYE
One has a pupil
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
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SOAPOPERA
Genre originally sponsored by Procter & Gamble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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SHOE
Something dropped in an idiom about inevitability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
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EARLYBIRD
One up before the sun, maybe ... or what gets the 66-Across in an idiom and this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
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PBR
Cheap beer originally brewed in Milwaukee, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
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IPOD
Music player originally sold for $399
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
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DOTING
Overly affectionate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
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OREO
Snack sometimes referred to as a sandwich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
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AREOLA
Colorful pupil encircler
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
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EVER
"__ yours": affectionate sign-off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
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CORNEA
Tissue that covers the iris and pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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LOA
Aloha nui __: affectionate Hawaiian phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
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ETON
Exclusive British school that originally served the poor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
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KNIGHT
Chess piece often referred to as a "horse"
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
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SEED
Plant, originally
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
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KISSY
When doubled, very affectionate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
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ERRS
Acts like a human, in an idiom
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
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DESERET
Name originally proposed for Utah
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
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YANKEECLIPPER
Los Angeles hoopster originally from New England?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
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EBAY
Site originally named AuctionWeb
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2024
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ROMEAPPLES
Orchard fruit originally from Ohio
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
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ELKS
Group originally called the "Jolly Corks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
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GOOFY
Cartoon character originally named Dippy Dawg
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
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OSCAR
Muppet who was originally orange
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2023
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SLIT
Cat's pupil, in bright light
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2023
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WALLST
NYC stretch originally called "Het Cingel" by the Dutch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2023
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MARIO
Nintendo character originally named Jumpman
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
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HOECAKES
Cornmeal treats originally baked on farm tools
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
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ATMS
Machines originally called Docutellers
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2023
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MTV
Channel whose M originally stood for "Music"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2023
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ONEANDDONE
Apt idiom for an only child's parents
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2023
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CADET
Military pupil
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 15, 2023
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TONOFBRICKS
Heavy weight, in an idiom (first letter + last 4)
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2023
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LOVEYDOVEY
Outwardly affectionate
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
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NOMUSS
With 22-Down, idiom meaning "easy peasy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
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GINSU
Knife brand originally called Quikut
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2022
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LOVEYOUTOO
Response to an affectionate signoff
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2022
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IMAC
Desktop computer originally sold in Bondi Blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2022
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BURSTATTHESEAMS
1) Name an idiom meaning "be overcrowded"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2022
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ALLUDED
Slyly referred (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2022
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ONCD
Like AOL software, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
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PINATAS
Party items originally made from clay pots
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
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PEACOATS
Jackets originally worn by sailors
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2022
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GOOGLE
Search engine originally called BackRub
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
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ARCADE
Gaming site whose machines originally took pennies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2022
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SOUP
Beginning, in an idiom ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers, pre-transformation
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2022
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NUTS
End, in an idiom ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2022
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IRISSCAN
Exam involving a pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2022
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LOSE
Rhyme for "snooze," in an idiom
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
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ABC
It can replace "pie" in an idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2021
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LSD
Drug originally synthesized from ergot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2021
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WICANDLEND
Song originally dedicated to Marilyn Monroe (... middle 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2021
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EGGO
Brand originally called Froffles
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2021
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IBMS
PCs, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2021
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KIAMER
Sitcom character originally called Kessler in the pilot episode
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2021
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BRUT
FabergŽ perfume, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2021
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DOCHOLLIDAY
*Wild West deputy who was originally a dentist (unscramble each starred answer's first word)
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2021
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VEET
Nair rival that originally had "N" as its first letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2021
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SCRABBLE
Game originally named Criss-Crosswords
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2021
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OCANADA
English national anthem originally in French
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
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XRATED
Like the 1972 film "Fritz the Cat," originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2020
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REEFERMADNESS
1936 anti-drug movie originally titled "Tell Your Children"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2020
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WOODEN
Like Pinocchio, originally
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2020
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LALAKERS
NBA team originally from Minnesota
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2020
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YACHTROCK
Genre originally called the West Coast Sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2020
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MINING
One of the 3M Company's M's, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2020
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OCT
Mo. that was originally eighth
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2020
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SPAM
WWII supply referred to as "meatloaf without basic training"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
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ARABS
Horses originally developed in a desert climate
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2020
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AKEEM
12-time NBA All-Star Olajuwon, as originally spelled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2020
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REDALE
Killian's, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2020
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ARCADEGAME
Donkey Kong, originally
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2020
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EIOICA
Symphony originally dedicated to Napoleon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2019
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DEC
Mo. originally tenth in the Roman calendar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2019
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SERIAL
Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers," originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2019
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PLATO
Socrates' pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2019
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ASANA
It was originally a sitting meditation pose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2019
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RICOCHETROBOT
Game using rebounding automatons, as originally named
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 1, 2019
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USTA
Sports gp. that originally had "Lawn" in its name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2019
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IDAHOS
"Famous potatoes" referred to in a license plate slogan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2019
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ARISTOTLE
Plato's pupil
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
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KELLER
Sullivan's pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2019
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DOBIE
Guard dog originally bred in Germany, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2019
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BITEOFF
Attempt "more than one can chew," in an idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2019
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MRSMET
Baseball mascot originally titled "Lady"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
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POKE
Sack holding a pig, in an old idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2019
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LTD
Ford's Crown Vic, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2018
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BOBATEA
Taiwanese drink originally made with milk and tapioca pearls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2018
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HIPSTERHUGGERS
Cool cat's affectionate friends?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2018
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MIOSIS
Constriction of the eye's pupil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2018
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FONDEST
Most affectionate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2018
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SITU
In __: as originally placed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
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INTL
IHOP's "I," originally: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2018
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BOGIE
"Casablanca" star, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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NESSIE
Scottish monster, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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ONETOOMANY
Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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BELLYOFTHEBEAST
Hostile territory, idiomatically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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MAMARU
"Drag Race" matriarch, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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FAV
Most preferred, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
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GRAN
Mom’s mom, affectionately
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
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POURONEOUT
Pay respects by spilling a drink on the ground, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
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CREWSOCKS
Footwear preferred by Gen Z
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
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IRISES
Rings around pupils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
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LESS
More, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
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KITTY
Cat, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
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HORSE
Something to get back on, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
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ESL
Class that teaches idioms, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
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CADETS
Military pupils
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
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NANAS
Grandmas, affectionately
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
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EYETEST
Exam for pupils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
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PET
Most preferred
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
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FASTLANE
Exciting way of life, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
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ALDI
Supermarket with an aisle of "Finds" affectionately dubbed the "Aisle of Shame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
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NANA
Grandmother, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2024
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REPORTCARD
It shows a pupil’s grades
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
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INABIND
Stuck, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
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COO
Whisper affectionately
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
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EXITROW
Preferred seating, for some
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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FLOOF
Puffy cat, affectionately
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
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RYE
Part of an idiomatic pocketful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
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ACME
Wile E. Coyote's preferred supplier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2023
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GRASSSNAKES
Slithering reptiles with an idiomatic name
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2023
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BOTTLE
Lightning container, idiomatically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
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EYES
Where pupils are found
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
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EDGE
Preferred brownie piece, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2022
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GOTO
Preferred choice
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
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CLOSETED
Like idiomatic skeletons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2022
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MOLEHILL
*Issue that can be blown out of proportion, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2022
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INPUT
Two cents, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2022
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TEACH
Work with pupils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2021
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YES
Proposer's preferred response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2021
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BABYBLUES
Peepers of a certain color, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2020
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OCULAR
Concerned with pupils?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2020
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EYECUP
Washing aid for pupils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2020
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ATEAM
Preferred group on the field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
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PRIDE
LGBTQ+ parade, affectionately
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2020
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SPICEOFLIFE
Variety, idiomatically, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2020
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PEAS
Pair in an idiomatic pod
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2020
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KISSHELLO
Greet affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2020
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RARE
Like hens' teeth, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2019
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INAPOKE
Where to find an idiomatic pig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2019
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DAWNOFTHEDEAD
Rock band's preferred dishwashing liquid?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2019
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COOKEISLANDS
"You Send Me" crooner's preferred cruise destinations?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2019
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BLANKIE
Tot's comforter, affectionately
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2019
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DIANESAWYER
Lumberjack's preferred ABC News reporter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2019
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LITERAL
Unlike idioms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2018
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BOAT
Circumstances, idiomatically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2018
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SOWSEAR
Low-quality material, idiomatically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2018

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How many possible solutions does "Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 164 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is APPLEOFMYI (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil"?
The best answer for "Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil" is APPLEOFMYI with 10 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Affectionate idiom that originally referred to a pupil" 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 July 15, 2021.
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