Crossword Answer For
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Last seen in Universal Crossword March 27, 2026 Answers
Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from March 27, 2026? The clue ""Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues" has 185 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is NOWAYNOHOW with 10 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
Answer For "Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues:
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
99%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
9%
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
9%
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
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
6%
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
6%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
6%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
6%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
6%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
6%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
6%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
6%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
6%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
6%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
6%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
6%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
4%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
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
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
2%
SPIDEY
__-sense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
SPIDEY
__-sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 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%
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%
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
2%
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
2%
AND
Useful element in making connections
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
2%
AND
Useful element in making connections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
2%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 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%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
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%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
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%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
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%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
SURETO
__ happen: practically guaranteed
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
SURETO
__ happen: practically guaranteed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
HES
"___ making a list ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
HES
"___ making a list ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
2%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
2%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 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%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 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%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MANET
Impressionist painter Édouard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
MANET
Impressionist painter Édouard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SOOTH
Quaint truth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SOOTH
Quaint truth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
AFOOT
In development, quaintly
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
AFOOT
In development, quaintly
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1%
HUNG
Like museum paintings
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
HUNG
Like museum paintings
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1%
HADASIP
Drank daintily
(7)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
HADASIP
Drank daintily
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1%
FAX
Quaint transmission
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
FAX
Quaint transmission
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1%
ANON
Shortly, quaintly
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
ANON
Shortly, quaintly
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1%
WAND
Steam __: latte-making gadget
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
WAND
Steam __: latte-making gadget
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1%
HAP
Chance, quaintly
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
HAP
Chance, quaintly
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1%
DATS
Who __: New Orleans Saints fans
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
DATS
Who __: New Orleans Saints fans
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1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
(7)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
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1%
YOUMAKEMESIX
Child's complaint to Father Time?
(12)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
YOUMAKEMESIX
Child's complaint to Father Time?
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1%
SLOAN
"McSorley's Bar" painter
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
SLOAN
"McSorley's Bar" painter
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1%
HENRI
Postimpressionist painter Rousseau
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
HENRI
Postimpressionist painter Rousseau
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1%
CARCARE
Auto maintenance
(7)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
CARCARE
Auto maintenance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
KNEEPAN
Quaint term for "patella"
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
KNEEPAN
Quaint term for "patella"
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1%
ATEOF
Dined on, quaintly
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
ATEOF
Dined on, quaintly
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1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
(5)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds paraded on Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds paraded on Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
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1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
STERN
No-nonsense
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
STERN
No-nonsense
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1%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
NAILART
Finger painting?
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
1%
NAILART
Finger painting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
APEX
Mountaintop
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
APEX
Mountaintop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
(4)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
OLDE
Like a quaint shoppe
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
OLDE
Like a quaint shoppe
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1%
LUCIA
Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
LUCIA
Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
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1%
PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
(5)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
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1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
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1%
WELT
Paintball injury
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
WELT
Paintball injury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
PURE
Untainted
(4)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
PURE
Untainted
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1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
INKSTANDS
Quaint desk accessories
(9)
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May 29, 2026
1%
INKSTANDS
Quaint desk accessories
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1%
DEGAS
"La Classe de Danse" painter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DEGAS
"La Classe de Danse" painter
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1%
YON
That way, quaintly
(3)
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May 17, 2026
1%
YON
That way, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
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May 15, 2026
1%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
RIVIERA
Saint-Tropez region
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
RIVIERA
Saint-Tropez region
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1%
LYES
Soapmaking supplies
(4)
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May 3, 2026
1%
LYES
Soapmaking supplies
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
(3)
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May 1, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
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1%
PAST
No longer happening
(4)
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Apr 28, 2026
1%
PAST
No longer happening
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1%
NIT
Trivial complaint
(3)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
NIT
Trivial complaint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
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1%
GLO
Day-__ paint
(3)
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Apr 20, 2026
1%
GLO
Day-__ paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
ASIF
"Like, totally not happening!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ASIF
"Like, totally not happening!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
INN
Quaint stopover
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INN
Quaint stopover
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
EASEL
Painter's prop
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
EASEL
Painter's prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
(3)
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Apr 5, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ELMOS
Saint __ fire
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
1%
ELMOS
Saint __ fire
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1%
ARTS
Painting and printmaking
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ARTS
Painting and printmaking
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
PHENOMENA
Extraordinary happenings
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
PHENOMENA
Extraordinary happenings
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
HALO
Saintly glow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HALO
Saintly glow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
MCNEILL
American painter James __ Whistler
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
MCNEILL
American painter James __ Whistler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ONO
"Painting to Be Stepped On" artist Yoko
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ONO
"Painting to Be Stepped On" artist Yoko
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
PREVENTED
Stopped from happening
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
PREVENTED
Stopped from happening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
FRANCIS
Saint of Assisi
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
FRANCIS
Saint of Assisi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PRESSES
French ___ (coffee-making devices)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
PRESSES
French ___ (coffee-making devices)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
OPIUM
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
(5)
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Mar 13, 2026
1%
OPIUM
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
ANDTHEN
"What happened next?"
(7)
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Mar 9, 2026
1%
ANDTHEN
"What happened next?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
RENI
Baroque painter Guido
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
RENI
Baroque painter Guido
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
CURRENTEVENTS
They're happening now
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
CURRENTEVENTS
They're happening now
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LUTE
Instrument in a Vermeer painting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
LUTE
Instrument in a Vermeer painting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
ERE
Quaint preposition
(3)
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Mar 5, 2026
1%
ERE
Quaint preposition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
LOKI
Mischief-making Norse god
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
LOKI
Mischief-making Norse god
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
SAVEFACE
Maintain one's dignity
(8)
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Feb 28, 2026
1%
SAVEFACE
Maintain one's dignity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
GUSTAV
Painter Klimt
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
GUSTAV
Painter Klimt
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
MURAL
Painting such as "The Last Supper"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
MURAL
Painting such as "The Last Supper"
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
VERMEER
"Girl With a Pearl Earring" painter
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
VERMEER
"Girl With a Pearl Earring" painter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
COAT
Paint layer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
COAT
Paint layer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
MFA
Degree for a pro painter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
MFA
Degree for a pro painter
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ROSS
"The Joy of Painting" host Bob
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ROSS
"The Joy of Painting" host Bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MONET
"Haystacks" painter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
MONET
"Haystacks" painter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
INNS
Quaint hotels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
INNS
Quaint hotels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
PALETTE
Painter's board
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
PALETTE
Painter's board
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
NAIL
Painted part of a finger or toe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
NAIL
Painted part of a finger or toe
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
CAMO
Paintball garb, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CAMO
Paintball garb, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
TUNEUP
Maintenance job
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TUNEUP
Maintenance job
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
FORBEAR
Show restraint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
FORBEAR
Show restraint
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HOWONEARTH
"There's no way that just happened!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HOWONEARTH
"There's no way that just happened!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
GOYA
Painter of "The Naked Maja" and "The Clothed Maja"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
GOYA
Painter of "The Naked Maja" and "The Clothed Maja"
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
TUTU
Skirt in a Degas painting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
TUTU
Skirt in a Degas painting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
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Asian language where farang means "foreigner" or "guava"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NOWAYNOHOW (10 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues"?
The best answer for ""Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues" is NOWAYNOHOW with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues" 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 March 27, 2026.