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Apt surname for a mechanic

Last seen in Universal Crossword January 24, 2025 Answers

Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Apt surname for a mechanic"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 24, 2025. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 160 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is CARR (4 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.

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CARR
Apt surname for a mechanic
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
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READE
Apt surname for a librarian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
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WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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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
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TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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DOE
Generic surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose surname is Adkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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PETRIE
"The Dick Van Dyke Show" surname
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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PARKER
"Spider-Man" surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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GEISEL
Real surname of Dr. Seuss
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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SHARPE
Apt-sounding surname for a quick-witted person
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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ROY
"Succession" surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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EWING
"Dallas" surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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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
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RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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HANDY
Like a skilled mechanic
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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OTTO
"The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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KNOCKITOFF
"Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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KEITHURBAN
Singer known for country, despite his surname (In this answer, unscramble letters 4-7 and think "Babe")
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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AGEE
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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PERON
"Evita" surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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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
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INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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EARP
O.K. Corral surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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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
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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
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NOLA
Mardi Gras city nickname, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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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
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OYL
Olive's surname
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
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PASSTHEBUCK
Shift responsibility to someone else, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
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SEGAL
Actor George whose surname is an anagram of "gales"
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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EGAN
Novelist Jennifer whose surname is hidden in "Talladega Nights"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
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PLACEMENTEXAM
Requirement for many a private school, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
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ROYAL
With 39-Down, defenders over London, or an apt description of 19-, 29-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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NOSEJOBS
Rhinoplasties, or an apt description of 16-, 25-, 37-, and 53-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
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ONEAL
Shaq's surname
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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LOEW
Cinematic surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
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AIRFARE
Flight price ... or an apt description of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
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KEYHOLDER
Manager who opens up a shop, or an apt description of 20-, 25-, or 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
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DASHLIGHTS
When they turn on, it is time to see a mechanic
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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MISSEDASPOT
Comment to a less-than-thorough cleaner, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
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THESECRETGARDEN
Frances Hodgson Burnett novel set at a country estate, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
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REN
Kylo whose surname sounds like a bird
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2025
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ADVICECOLUMNS
"Dear Abby," "Ask Amy," et al., and an apt description of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
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BUILDUP
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
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BALBOA
Rocky's movie surname
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
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NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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TOOKTHELEAD
Swiped refills for a mechanical pencil?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DYNAMICS
Branch of mechanics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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AYE
"Yes, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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FIRESONALLCYLINDERS
Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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SYNC
Match, as a laptop and the cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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ACER
Laptop brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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ACDC
Electrically adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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SUPERPOSITION
Quantum mechanics phenomenon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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ERA
Chapter in history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
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HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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AGILE
Adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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DINOS
Raptors, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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ONVIDEO
Captured, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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ATLARGE
Not yet captured
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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CAM
Kiss __: PDA capturer at a stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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LEELA
One-eyed "Futurama" captain
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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MROLYMPIA
Title that's aptly a flex
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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ASUS
Laptop brand from Taiwan
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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SPRANG
Leapt
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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MIAMIHERALD
Paper that could aptly run the headline "Hark! Dolphins Hire New Stadium Announcer!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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GODMOTHERS
Some baptism VIPs
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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LTSULU
Capt. Kirk crewmate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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SON
Suffix in many Icelandic surnames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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MESSI
Inter Miami captain Lionel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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ELEGY
"O Captain! My Captain!," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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ROPEANDPEY
Lift system that offers a mechanical advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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SCAN
Capture digitally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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NBA
Toronto Raptors' org.
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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SEE
Word aptly hidden in "use eyes"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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TOYPOODLE
Dog that could aptly love to play?
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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FORTNIGHT
Taylor Swift hit that aptly spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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ARM
Captain's band location
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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LOVENOTES
Romantic messages that might be tucked inside a laptop
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
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ENGAGE
Captivate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
BOSH
Claptrap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
OMEN
*Nautilus captain
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
HEROINE
Captain Marvel, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
ENAMOR
Captivate
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
ERIC
Guitar legend Clapton
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
ROBOT
Captcha target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
CDR
Navy rank below capt.
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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BICS
Some mechanical pencils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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HDMICABLES
*Connectors from laptops to external monitors
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
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PAGE
Chapter part
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
THIS
Caption with a finger-pointing emoji
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
AFTER
Renovation photo caption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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GEEYATHINK
*"Really, Captain Obvious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
BELAY
"___ that order!" (captain's command)
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
TRAP
Capture through deceit
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
DINO
Velociraptor, e.g., briefly
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
PARTICLEPHYSICS
Field that contains quantum mechanics (... letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
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RITES
Rituals such as wudu and baptism
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
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NEE
Word between surnames
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
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IBOOK
Onetime Apple laptop
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
KEESHAN
Captain Kangaroo portrayer Bob
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
END
Final chapter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
HAWKDEFICIT
Shortage of raptors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
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DELL
XPS laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
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WORST
Inapt rhyme for "first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
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JAMESTKIRK
Enterprise captain
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
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YESCHEF
"Aye, captain" : ship :: ___ : kitchen (... first three)
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
TABLET
Laptop alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025

Clues for Universal Crossword on January 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Apt surname for a mechanic" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 160 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CARR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apt surname for a mechanic"?
The best answer for "Apt surname for a mechanic" is CARR with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apt surname for a mechanic" 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 24, 2025.
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