The answer to "Apt anagram of tap" from the Universal Crossword crossword on January 2, 2023 is likely PAT. This 3-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 168 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For Apt anagram of tap:
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168 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PAT
Apt anagram of tap
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2023
99%
PAT
Apt anagram of tap
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2023
10%
YEA
Apt anagram of "aye"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
10%
YEA
Apt anagram of "aye"
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
5%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
APP
Program opened with a tap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
APP
Program opened with a tap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
BEADY
Adjective for eyes that's an apt rhyme of "greedy"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
BEADY
Adjective for eyes that's an apt rhyme of "greedy"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
BELA
Name that's an anagram of "able"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
BELA
Name that's an anagram of "able"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
CARO
Italian term of endearment that's an anagram of "orca"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
CARO
Italian term of endearment that's an anagram of "orca"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
ESTER
Chemical compound that's an anagram of "reset"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
ESTER
Chemical compound that's an anagram of "reset"
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
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
5%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
MOBILEORDER
Get drinks on tap, say?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
MOBILEORDER
Get drinks on tap, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
DRIP
Sound from a leaky tap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
DRIP
Sound from a leaky tap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
KNOCKITOFF
"Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
KNOCKITOFF
"Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
MELON
Fruit that's an anagram of a sour fruit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
MELON
Fruit that's an anagram of a sour fruit
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
ALE
What might be on tap
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
ALE
What might be on tap
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
SKIPPINGROPE
Cord in some cardio workouts, or an apt description of each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
SKIPPINGROPE
Cord in some cardio workouts, or an apt description of each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
YOUNGATHEART
Feeling like age is just a number, and an apt description of 18-, 25-, 40-, and 53-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
YOUNGATHEART
Feeling like age is just a number, and an apt description of 18-, 25-, 40-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
NOLA
Mardi Gras city nickname, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
NOLA
Mardi Gras city nickname, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
BEARLEFT
One option at a fork in the road, and an apt description of 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
5%
BEARLEFT
One option at a fork in the road, and an apt description of 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
PASSTHEBUCK
Shift responsibility to someone else, and an apt title for this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
PASSTHEBUCK
Shift responsibility to someone else, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
SEGAL
Actor George whose surname is an anagram of "gales"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
SEGAL
Actor George whose surname is an anagram of "gales"
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
ECRU
Color that's an anagram of "cure"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
5%
ECRU
Color that's an anagram of "cure"
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
5%
ANNA
Name that's an anagram of 15-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
ANNA
Name that's an anagram of 15-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
PLACEMENTEXAM
Requirement for many a private school, and an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
PLACEMENTEXAM
Requirement for many a private school, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
5%
TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
5%
DANCER
Wearer of tap shoes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
DANCER
Wearer of tap shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
ROYAL
With 39-Down, defenders over London, or an apt description of 19-, 29-, and 52-Across?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
ROYAL
With 39-Down, defenders over London, or an apt description of 19-, 29-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
TFAL
Cookware brand that's an anagram of "flat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
5%
TFAL
Cookware brand that's an anagram of "flat"
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
STYLI
Touchscreen tappers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
STYLI
Touchscreen tappers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
FENCE
Metaphorical spot for the undecided
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FENCE
Metaphorical spot for the undecided
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
LASAGNA
Layered potluck staple
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
LASAGNA
Layered potluck staple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Match, as a laptop and the cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SYNC
Match, as a laptop and the cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
HAY
Stable staple
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
HAY
Stable staple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Chapter in history
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
ERA
Chapter in history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
BAGELS
Deli staples with cream cheese
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
BAGELS
Deli staples with cream cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
GAME
Bananagrams or Scrabble
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
GAME
Bananagrams or Scrabble
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ONVIDEO
Captured, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ONVIDEO
Captured, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
DINOS
Raptors, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DINOS
Raptors, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
ATLARGE
Not yet captured
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
ATLARGE
Not yet captured
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
CAM
Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CAM
Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
LEELA
One-eyed "Futurama" captain
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
LEELA
One-eyed "Futurama" captain
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
BRISKET
Staple of Texas barbecue
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
BRISKET
Staple of Texas barbecue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ANIMA
Psych term that anagrams to "mania"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
ANIMA
Psych term that anagrams to "mania"
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
MAC
Big name in laptops and lipstick
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
MAC
Big name in laptops and lipstick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
MROLYMPIA
Title that's aptly a flex
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
MROLYMPIA
Title that's aptly a flex
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
ASUS
Laptop brand from Taiwan
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ASUS
Laptop brand from Taiwan
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
DUCT
___ tape
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DUCT
___ tape
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
YAMS
Staple of Nigerian cuisine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
YAMS
Staple of Nigerian cuisine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
SPRANG
Leapt
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
SPRANG
Leapt
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
MIAMIHERALD
Paper that could aptly run the headline "Hark! Dolphins Hire New Stadium Announcer!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MIAMIHERALD
Paper that could aptly run the headline "Hark! Dolphins Hire New Stadium Announcer!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
GODMOTHERS
Some baptism VIPs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
GODMOTHERS
Some baptism VIPs
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Tree that's tapped
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Tree that's tapped
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BASEBALLJACKET
*Staple of mid-century campus style
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
BASEBALLJACKET
*Staple of mid-century campus style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PASTA
Italian staple
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
PASTA
Italian staple
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
LTSULU
Capt. Kirk crewmate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
LTSULU
Capt. Kirk crewmate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
SEPTA
Philly transit system that anagrams to "tapes"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
SEPTA
Philly transit system that anagrams to "tapes"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
MESSI
Inter Miami captain Lionel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
MESSI
Inter Miami captain Lionel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ELEGY
"O Captain! My Captain!," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
ELEGY
"O Captain! My Captain!," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
CANOFWORMS
*Metaphorical container similar to Pandora's box
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
CANOFWORMS
*Metaphorical container similar to Pandora's box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
NBA
Toronto Raptors' org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
NBA
Toronto Raptors' org.
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
SCAN
Capture digitally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
SCAN
Capture digitally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
SEE
Word aptly hidden in "use eyes"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SEE
Word aptly hidden in "use eyes"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
CANIGETAWORDIN
Sad cry from a Bananagrams player?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
CANIGETAWORDIN
Sad cry from a Bananagrams player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
FORTNIGHT
Taylor Swift hit that aptly spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
FORTNIGHT
Taylor Swift hit that aptly spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
TOYPOODLE
Dog that could aptly love to play?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
TOYPOODLE
Dog that could aptly love to play?
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
ENOS
Name that anagrams to "nose"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
ENOS
Name that anagrams to "nose"
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
ARM
Captain's band location
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
ARM
Captain's band location
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
LOVENOTES
Romantic messages that might be tucked inside a laptop
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
LOVENOTES
Romantic messages that might be tucked inside a laptop
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
TAPE
Dictaphone insert
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
TAPE
Dictaphone insert
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
REC
Remote button for taping
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
REC
Remote button for taping
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
ENGAGE
Captivate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
ENGAGE
Captivate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
REINS
Metaphor for control
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
REINS
Metaphor for control
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
CHIANTI
Red wine sometimes paired with cavatappi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
CHIANTI
Red wine sometimes paired with cavatappi
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
TRICO
Headgear worn by Captain Hook
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
TRICO
Headgear worn by Captain Hook
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
ORSON
Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
ORSON
Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
BOSH
Claptrap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
BOSH
Claptrap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
OMEN
*Nautilus captain
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
OMEN
*Nautilus captain
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
HEROINE
Captain Marvel, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
HEROINE
Captain Marvel, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ENAMOR
Captivate
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
ENAMOR
Captivate
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
BEERYOGA
Poses done in a taproom
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
BEERYOGA
Poses done in a taproom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
ERIC
Guitar legend Clapton
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
ERIC
Guitar legend Clapton
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
ROBOT
Captcha target
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
ROBOT
Captcha target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
CDR
Navy rank below capt.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
CDR
Navy rank below capt.
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
SLAYTHESPIRE
Deck-building video game whose name ends with a tapering structure
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
SLAYTHESPIRE
Deck-building video game whose name ends with a tapering structure
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
BRASTRAP
Fashion tape target
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
BRASTRAP
Fashion tape target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
EVER
"Best Day ___" (Mac Miller mixtape)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
EVER
"Best Day ___" (Mac Miller mixtape)
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
HDMICABLES
*Connectors from laptops to external monitors
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
1%
HDMICABLES
*Connectors from laptops to external monitors
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TEE
Wardrobe staple
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
TEE
Wardrobe staple
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
1%
HOLEPUNCH
Device next to a stapler, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
HOLEPUNCH
Device next to a stapler, maybe
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
PAGE
Chapter part
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
PAGE
Chapter part
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
THIS
Caption with a finger-pointing emoji
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
THIS
Caption with a finger-pointing emoji
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
ANDPREJUDICE
Gurinder Chadha adaptation of a Jane Austen novel
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
ANDPREJUDICE
Gurinder Chadha adaptation of a Jane Austen novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
SLEEP
With 13-Down, laptop setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
SLEEP
With 13-Down, laptop setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
AFTER
Renovation photo caption
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
AFTER
Renovation photo caption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
SPAIN
Country known for tapas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
SPAIN
Country known for tapas
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
BOBATEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
BOBATEA
Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
GEEYATHINK
*"Really, Captain Obvious?"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
GEEYATHINK
*"Really, Captain Obvious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
BELAY
"___ that order!" (captain's command)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
BELAY
"___ that order!" (captain's command)
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
TRAP
Capture through deceit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
TRAP
Capture through deceit
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
EGGS
"Sunny-side up" breakfast staples
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
EGGS
"Sunny-side up" breakfast staples
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
ONLIVE
Not pretaped
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
ONLIVE
Not pretaped
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
DINO
Velociraptor, e.g., briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
DINO
Velociraptor, e.g., briefly
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apt anagram of tap" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 168 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apt anagram of tap"?
The best answer for "Apt anagram of tap" is PAT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apt anagram of tap" 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 January 2, 2023.