Crossword Answer For
Apt answer for clue number 12
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 11, 2020 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword from December 11, 2020 includes the clue "Apt answer for clue number 12". We've gathered 180 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is DOZEN (5 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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180 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DOZEN
Apt answer for clue number 12
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2020
99%
DOZEN
Apt answer for clue number 12
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2020
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
4%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
FINALE
Closing number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
FINALE
Closing number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
4%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
TEN
Pin number?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
4%
TEN
Pin number?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
TWO
Smallest prime number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
TWO
Smallest prime number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
4%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
BEADY
Adjective for eyes that's an apt rhyme of "greedy"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
BEADY
Adjective for eyes that's an apt rhyme of "greedy"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 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%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
WELOST
"They had our number"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
WELOST
"They had our number"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
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
4%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 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%
UNO
Low Spanish number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
UNO
Low Spanish number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
META
Like this clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
META
Like this clue
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
PAR
Golf scorecard number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
PAR
Golf scorecard number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
SCARYMOVIE
Film franchise that parodies the horror genre (In this answer, unscramble letters 3-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
SCARYMOVIE
Film franchise that parodies the horror genre (In this answer, unscramble letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
KNOWS
Has the answer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
KNOWS
Has the answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
ITALIAN
Language of the clue at 39-Down
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
ITALIAN
Language of the clue at 39-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
SLIM
___ Jim (Note letters 2-3 of this answer + letters 3-2 of 14-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
SLIM
___ Jim (Note letters 2-3 of this answer + letters 3-2 of 14-Across)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
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%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
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%
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%
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
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 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%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
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%
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%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 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%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
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
1%
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
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%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
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
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
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%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
OPUS
Artist's numbered work
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
OPUS
Artist's numbered work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 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%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
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%
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%
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
1%
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
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 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%
SPRANG
Leapt
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
SPRANG
Leapt
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%
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
1%
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
1%
GODMOTHERS
Some baptism VIPs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
GODMOTHERS
Some baptism VIPs
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
ASK
Seek answers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ASK
Seek answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 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%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 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%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apt answer for clue number 12" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DOZEN (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apt answer for clue number 12"?
The best answer for "Apt answer for clue number 12" is DOZEN with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apt answer for clue number 12" 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 December 11, 2020.