Crossword Answer For
Apply carelessly, like paint
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 18, 2021 Answers
The crossword clue "Apply carelessly, like paint" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from January 18, 2021. We've gathered 178 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is SLAPON (6 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SLAPON
Apply carelessly, like paint
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2021
99%
SLAPON
Apply carelessly, like paint
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2021
8%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
WASHABLE
Like some kids' markers or paint
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
HUNG
Like museum paintings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
HUNG
Like museum paintings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
4%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
4%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
4%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
GLO
Day-__ paint
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
4%
GLO
Day-__ paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
4%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
4%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
4%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
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
4%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
DAUB
Apply messily, as fingerpaint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
DAUB
Apply messily, as fingerpaint
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
WAIL
Make like a banshee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
WAIL
Make like a banshee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
BOUNDS
Moves like a fleeing deer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
BOUNDS
Moves like a fleeing deer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
NOONECARES
"Sounds like a you problem"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
NOONECARES
"Sounds like a you problem"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
TON
"It hit me like a ___ of bricks!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
TON
"It hit me like a ___ of bricks!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
RASP
Talk like the Godfather
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
RASP
Talk like the Godfather
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
WANTSTO
Feels like it
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
WANTSTO
Feels like it
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
ELOPE
Get married like Romeo and Juliet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
4%
ELOPE
Get married like Romeo and Juliet
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
YEW
Evergreen that sounds like a pronoun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
YEW
Evergreen that sounds like a pronoun
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
SAW
Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
4%
SAW
Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
4%
PROWL
Hunt like a cat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
PROWL
Hunt like a cat
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
SWOOPS
Dives like a hawk
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
SWOOPS
Dives like a hawk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
THUMB
Stick out like a sore __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
THUMB
Stick out like a sore __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
MOIRAROSE
"Schitt's Creek" character who tells her son to "stop acting like a disgruntled pelican"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
4%
MOIRAROSE
"Schitt's Creek" character who tells her son to "stop acting like a disgruntled pelican"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
4%
ROOT
Dig like a pig
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
ROOT
Dig like a pig
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
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1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
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1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
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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%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
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1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
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1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
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1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
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1%
NAILART
Finger painting?
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
1%
NAILART
Finger painting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
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1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
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1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
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1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
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1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
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1%
DEGAS
"La Classe de Danse" painter
(5)
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May 23, 2026
1%
DEGAS
"La Classe de Danse" painter
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1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
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May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
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1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
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1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
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Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
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1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
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1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
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Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
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1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
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1%
MCNEILL
American painter James __ Whistler
(7)
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Mar 21, 2026
1%
MCNEILL
American painter James __ Whistler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
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Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
RENI
Baroque painter Guido
(4)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
RENI
Baroque painter Guido
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1%
LUTE
Instrument in a Vermeer painting
(4)
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Mar 6, 2026
1%
LUTE
Instrument in a Vermeer painting
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1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
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1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 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
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1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
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1%
MFA
Degree for a pro painter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
MFA
Degree for a pro painter
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1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
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1%
MONET
"Haystacks" painter
(5)
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Feb 8, 2026
1%
MONET
"Haystacks" painter
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1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
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Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
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1%
ARID
Desertlike
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
(5)
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Jan 29, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
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1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
(5)
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Jan 21, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 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
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
(6)
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Jan 16, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
CEZANNE
"The Card Players" painter
(7)
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Jan 15, 2026
1%
CEZANNE
"The Card Players" painter
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1%
ANDREW
"Christina's World" painter Wyeth
(6)
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Jan 14, 2026
1%
ANDREW
"Christina's World" painter Wyeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
FRIDAKAHLO
Mexican painter known for her self-portraits
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
FRIDAKAHLO
Mexican painter known for her self-portraits
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
OILS
Some paints or pastels
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
OILS
Some paints or pastels
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
MURALS
Wall paintings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MURALS
Wall paintings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
NUDES
Minimalist paintings?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
NUDES
Minimalist paintings?
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
EELS
Snakelike swimmers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
EELS
Snakelike swimmers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
TIMID
Unlikely to break the ice
(5)
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Dec 16, 2025
1%
TIMID
Unlikely to break the ice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
OCHER
Cave painting pigment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
OCHER
Cave painting pigment
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
SHORTCAKE
Dessert with a sconelike texture
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
SHORTCAKE
Dessert with a sconelike texture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
MODEST
Unlikely to boast
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
MODEST
Unlikely to boast
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
EASEL
Stand in a painting class
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
EASEL
Stand in a painting class
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
AMI
Friend who likely celebrates Bastille Day
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
AMI
Friend who likely celebrates Bastille Day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
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Flat-panel TV type
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Some H.S. exams
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Tart ingredient, in two ways
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Viking ship tool
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4/, in a date
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"You first," literally?
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Discourage
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It's lower in mini golf than in golf
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Like some poetry
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apply carelessly, like paint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SLAPON (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apply carelessly, like paint"?
The best answer for "Apply carelessly, like paint" is SLAPON with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apply carelessly, like paint" been used as a crossword clue?
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