Stumped by the crossword clue "Alt. spelling"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 28, 2024. We've scoured our database and found 179 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is VAR (3 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Alt. spelling:
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VAR
Alt. spelling
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
99%
VAR
Alt. spelling
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
8%
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
8%
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
8%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
SEA
__ salt
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
SEA
__ salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
STOPS
Grinds to a halt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
STOPS
Grinds to a halt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
AMEX
MC alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
AMEX
MC alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
ICEDTEA
Soda alternative
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
ICEDTEA
Soda alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Source of wealth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ASSET
Source of wealth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARREST
Halt
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ARREST
Halt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
TRIO
Salt-N-Pepa, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
TRIO
Salt-N-Pepa, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
INC
LLC alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
INC
LLC alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SPA
Health retreat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
SPA
Health retreat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Zipper alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Zipper alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
PEPA
Hip-hop's Salt-N-__
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PEPA
Hip-hop's Salt-N-__
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
UBER
Lyft alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
UBER
Lyft alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
CAB
Zin alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
CAB
Zin alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PAYOUTS
Royalties, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PAYOUTS
Royalties, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
CDC
Public health agcy.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
CDC
Public health agcy.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
MARE
Basaltic plain on the moon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
MARE
Basaltic plain on the moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
NANA
Meemaw alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
NANA
Meemaw alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
AOL
Yahoo! alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
AOL
Yahoo! alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
RIGA
Baltic capital
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
RIGA
Baltic capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ENEWS
TMZ alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
ENEWS
TMZ alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SUSHI
Gimbap alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
SUSHI
Gimbap alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
IAMS
Proactive Health pet food brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
IAMS
Proactive Health pet food brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
INN
Airbnb alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
INN
Airbnb alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
HANDBAG
Fanny pack alternative
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
HANDBAG
Fanny pack alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
AVIS
Dollar alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
AVIS
Dollar alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
SLAB
Healthy piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
SLAB
Healthy piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
SKOR
Heath bar alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SKOR
Heath bar alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
EDAM
Gouda alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
EDAM
Gouda alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
HOT
Mild alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
HOT
Mild alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
AETNA
Health insurance giant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
AETNA
Health insurance giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
SALE
Realtor's success
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
SALE
Realtor's success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
ITALIC
Bold alternative
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
ITALIC
Bold alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
FISTBUMP
*Handshake alternative
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
FISTBUMP
*Handshake alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ORD
MDW alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
ORD
MDW alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
WEBMD
Site with health advice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
WEBMD
Site with health advice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ZOOM
Google Meet alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ZOOM
Google Meet alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
YDS
Some penalty units: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
YDS
Some penalty units: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SMOG
Unhealthy haze
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
SMOG
Unhealthy haze
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
GEHRY
Walt Disney Concert Hall designer Frank
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
GEHRY
Walt Disney Concert Hall designer Frank
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ROYALLYFLUSH
Having the wealth of kings and queens?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ROYALLYFLUSH
Having the wealth of kings and queens?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
STREETVENDOR
Realtor?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
STREETVENDOR
Realtor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
SPAS
Health resorts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SPAS
Health resorts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SHEBA
Fancy Feast alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
SHEBA
Fancy Feast alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
XRAY
Picture of health?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
XRAY
Picture of health?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ALEVE
Advil alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
ALEVE
Advil alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
SNEAKUP
Move stealthily
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
SNEAKUP
Move stealthily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
TELE
Start to some health consultations?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
TELE
Start to some health consultations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
UDON
Soba alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
UDON
Soba alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
ADA
Oral health org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
ADA
Oral health org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
TOTS
Fries alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TOTS
Fries alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
SALAD
Healthy side
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
SALAD
Healthy side
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
IDONT
Shocking response at the altar
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
IDONT
Shocking response at the altar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
LLC
Inc. alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
LLC
Inc. alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
UTAHMAMMOTH
NHL team in Salt Lake City
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
UTAHMAMMOTH
NHL team in Salt Lake City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
AIMEE
Mann of alt-rock
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
AIMEE
Mann of alt-rock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
SEL
Salt, in French
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
SEL
Salt, in French
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SEAS
Salty septet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SEAS
Salty septet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
WETBURRITO
Enchilada alternative
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
WETBURRITO
Enchilada alternative
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ECON
"The Wealth of Nations" subj.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ECON
"The Wealth of Nations" subj.
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
OHARE
Midway alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
OHARE
Midway alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
PAVE
Cover with asphalt
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
PAVE
Cover with asphalt
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
AMC
Cinemark alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
AMC
Cinemark alternative
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
AVAST
Nautical "Halt!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
AVAST
Nautical "Halt!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
TSP
Common amt. of salt in a cookie recipe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
TSP
Common amt. of salt in a cookie recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Full of schmaltz
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Full of schmaltz
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ALAMO
Dollar alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ALAMO
Dollar alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
TMC
Cinemax alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TMC
Cinemax alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
TRICK
Treat alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
TRICK
Treat alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
AGAR
Vegan-friendly gelatin alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
AGAR
Vegan-friendly gelatin alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
CUP
Cone alternative at an ice cream shop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
CUP
Cone alternative at an ice cream shop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
SAM
Detective Spade of "The Maltese Falcon"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
SAM
Detective Spade of "The Maltese Falcon"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
TEE
Polo alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
TEE
Polo alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
FORTE
Specialty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
FORTE
Specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
BOSCH
KitchenAid alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
BOSCH
KitchenAid alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
ROCK
__ salt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ROCK
__ salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
MACS
PC alternatives
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
MACS
PC alternatives
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
QVC
HSN alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
QVC
HSN alternative
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
EPEES
Saber alternatives
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
EPEES
Saber alternatives
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Salty expanse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Salty expanse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
RIM
Salted part of a margarita glass
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RIM
Salted part of a margarita glass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SOONER
Later alternative
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
SOONER
Later alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
IRA
401(k) alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
IRA
401(k) alternative
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
SLUNK
Crept stealthily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SLUNK
Crept stealthily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
SOULPATCHES
Goatee alternatives
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SOULPATCHES
Goatee alternatives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
SELL
Buy alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SELL
Buy alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
RISE
Increase in altitude
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
RISE
Increase in altitude
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ITALICS
Bold alternative?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
ITALICS
Bold alternative?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
IPAD
Surface alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
IPAD
Surface alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
FORHERE
"To-go" alternative
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
FORHERE
"To-go" alternative
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
OBAMACARE
Health insurance marketplace legislation, familiarly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
OBAMACARE
Health insurance marketplace legislation, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
OCCULT
Section in some alternative bookstores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
OCCULT
Section in some alternative bookstores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
COUPE
Sedan alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
COUPE
Sedan alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
CLEANAIRACT
*1970 law aimed at protecting public health
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CLEANAIRACT
*1970 law aimed at protecting public health
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SOLD
Realtor's sign of success?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
SOLD
Realtor's sign of success?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
GED
HS diploma alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
GED
HS diploma alternative
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHIA
Seed in some healthy smoothies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHIA
Seed in some healthy smoothies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
OED
M-W alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OED
M-W alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
LMAO
ROFL alternative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
LMAO
ROFL alternative
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
ACA
Fed. health law
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
ACA
Fed. health law
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
TAROT
Tea leaves' alternative
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
TAROT
Tea leaves' alternative
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ASPIRIN
Advil alternative
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ASPIRIN
Advil alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
CURES
Preserves in salt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
CURES
Preserves in salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
MITTEN
Glove alternative
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
MITTEN
Glove alternative
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
HIMS
Telehealth service for men
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
HIMS
Telehealth service for men
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
PLASTIC
Paper alternative
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
PLASTIC
Paper alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
SODIUM
Nutrient in salt
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
SODIUM
Nutrient in salt
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
BLURAY
DVD alternative
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
BLURAY
DVD alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
SCH
CalArts or Caltech
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
SCH
CalArts or Caltech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DEADSEA
Salt lake fed by the Jordan River
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
DEADSEA
Salt lake fed by the Jordan River
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
MOAT
Wall alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
MOAT
Wall alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
BOSC
Anjou alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BOSC
Anjou alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
ACAI
Purple berry in healthy smoothies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ACAI
Purple berry in healthy smoothies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
TOA
Grind ___ halt
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
TOA
Grind ___ halt
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
EPEE
Foil alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
EPEE
Foil alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
WORD
Microsoft ___ (Google Docs alternative)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
WORD
Microsoft ___ (Google Docs alternative)
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TOT
Fry alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
TOT
Fry alternative
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
DHL
FedEx alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
DHL
FedEx alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
UTES
Salt Lake City athletes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
UTES
Salt Lake City athletes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
COPAY
Health care cost
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
COPAY
Health care cost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
YAPS
Maltese's noises
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
YAPS
Maltese's noises
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HALITE
Rock salt
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HALITE
Rock salt
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
KIND
Healthy Grains snackmaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
KIND
Healthy Grains snackmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
PASADENA
Caltech locale
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
PASADENA
Caltech locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
UTAH
Salt Lake state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
UTAH
Salt Lake state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
MEG
Stalter of "Hacks"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
MEG
Stalter of "Hacks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
WEDGE
Stiletto alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
WEDGE
Stiletto alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
MRS
With 19-Across, salt-free seasoning brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
MRS
With 19-Across, salt-free seasoning brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
IDO
Words said at the altar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
IDO
Words said at the altar
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
PEOPLEFOOD
Kibble alternative
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
PEOPLEFOOD
Kibble alternative
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
CURTSY
Bow alternative
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
CURTSY
Bow alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
CODE
Cryptologist's specialty
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CODE
Cryptologist's specialty
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
LEES
Levi's alternatives
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
LEES
Levi's alternatives
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
TEXT
Call alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
TEXT
Call alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
PERU
Country where lomo saltado originated
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PERU
Country where lomo saltado originated
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
GOOGLEDOODLE
*Popular search engine's altered logo
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOOGLEDOODLE
*Popular search engine's altered logo
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
MRI
CT scan alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
MRI
CT scan alternative
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
TEAR
Salty drop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
TEAR
Salty drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
CASH
Apple Pay alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
CASH
Apple Pay alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
MARINER
Salty one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
MARINER
Salty one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
OCEANS
Salty five
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
OCEANS
Salty five
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ASTOR
Mary of "The Maltese Falcon"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
ASTOR
Mary of "The Maltese Falcon"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
TALC
Anticaking agent in table salt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
TALC
Anticaking agent in table salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
PATTIPAGE
*"Tennessee Waltz" singer
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
PATTIPAGE
*"Tennessee Waltz" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
ADDEDON
Appended, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
ADDEDON
Appended, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
TRUTH
Party game alternative to "dare"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
TRUTH
Party game alternative to "dare"
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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Secluded valley
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Top spot
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Without equal
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Latest craze
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"Go ahead!"
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How you can spell "anger"?
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Like many older siblings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Alt. spelling" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VAR (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Alt. spelling"?
The best answer for "Alt. spelling" is VAR with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Alt. spelling" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 28, 2024.