Crossword Answer For
Apt word found in "instrument"
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 18, 2024 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from July 18, 2024 and stuck on "Apt word found in "instrument""? Our solver has identified 179 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is STRUM, a 5-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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STRUM
Apt word found in "instrument"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
99%
STRUM
Apt word found in "instrument"
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
4%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
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EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
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REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
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REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
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Nov 3, 2026
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FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
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IMIT
"You found the one and only"
(4)
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Nov 3, 2026
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IMIT
"You found the one and only"
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FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
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Nov 2, 2026
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FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
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SAYSO
Final word
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
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SAYSO
Final word
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OBOE
Prominent instrument in "Swan Lake"
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
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OBOE
Prominent instrument in "Swan Lake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
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SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
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SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
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ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
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Oct 23, 2026
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ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
4%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
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LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
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BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
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BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
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LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
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LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
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MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
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MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
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VANE
Wind instrument?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
4%
VANE
Wind instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
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SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
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SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
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WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
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Oct 5, 2026
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WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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THEREMIN
Eerie electronic instrument
(8)
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Oct 5, 2026
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THEREMIN
Eerie electronic instrument
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SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
(4)
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Oct 4, 2026
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SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
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MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
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MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
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SITU
In __: as found
(4)
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Sep 30, 2026
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SITU
In __: as found
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
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YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
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WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 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
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4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 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
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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?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
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TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
4%
BANJO
Folk instrument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
BANJO
Folk instrument
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BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 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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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
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SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
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ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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ORGAN
Church instrument with pipes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
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ORGAN
Church instrument with pipes
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KEYTAR
Hybrid synth instrument
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
KEYTAR
Hybrid synth instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
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SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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OUR
Possessive word
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
4%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
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SYNTH
Electronica instrument
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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SYNTH
Electronica instrument
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YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
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YES
Ouija board word
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4%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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AHA
"I found it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
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MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
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4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 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%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
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4%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 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
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
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CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
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THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
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PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
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PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
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UKE
Luau instrument, informally
(3)
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Jun 28, 2026
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UKE
Luau instrument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
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EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
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Jun 26, 2026
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DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
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Jun 22, 2026
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AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
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SITAR
Raga instrument
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
SITAR
Raga instrument
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4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
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Jun 2, 2026
4%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
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May 30, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
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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%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
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May 27, 2026
4%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
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4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 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%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
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May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
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FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
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May 13, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
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4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
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May 11, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
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May 3, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
GONG
Pagoda instrument
(4)
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May 3, 2026
4%
GONG
Pagoda instrument
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4%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
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May 1, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
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4%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
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ACT
Playbill word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
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CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
BABYGRAND
Piano studio instrument
(9)
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Apr 20, 2026
4%
BABYGRAND
Piano studio instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
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FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
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4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ESS
End of most plural words
(3)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
ESS
End of most plural words
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1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
(5)
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Nov 3, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
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ETON
College founded in 1440
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
ETON
College founded in 1440
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1%
TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
(8)
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Oct 24, 2026
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TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
1%
ACDC
Adapter letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
(3)
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Oct 22, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
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1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
(9)
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Oct 20, 2026
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TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
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TOC
List of chapters at the front of a book: Abbr.
(3)
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TOC
List of chapters at the front of a book: Abbr.
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ERA
Chapter in history
(3)
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ERA
Chapter in history
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ADAGE
Wise words
(5)
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1%
ADAGE
Wise words
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PCS
Some laptops
(3)
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1%
PCS
Some laptops
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1%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
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1%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
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USERID
Password preceder
(6)
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USERID
Password preceder
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ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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ISTO
Analogy words
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AHAB
Captain with an ivory leg
(4)
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AHAB
Captain with an ivory leg
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MYFAVORITEMARSH
Caption of a selfie next to one fine fen?
(15)
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MYFAVORITEMARSH
Caption of a selfie next to one fine fen?
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UNIT
Textbook chapter
(4)
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UNIT
Textbook chapter
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ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
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NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
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NEMO
Nautilus captain
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DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
(5)
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Sep 22, 2026
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DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
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Sep 16, 2026
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ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
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1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
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EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
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1%
NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
CELLI
String section instruments
(5)
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Aug 4, 2026
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CELLI
String section instruments
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
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ERNE
Coastal raptor
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
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1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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ERAS
History chapters
(4)
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ERAS
History chapters
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
(3)
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TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
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LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
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1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
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1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
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1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
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May 27, 2026
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LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
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SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
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May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
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STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
(7)
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May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
(6)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
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MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
(5)
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May 21, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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ACER
Laptop brand
(4)
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May 21, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
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May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
UKES
Luau instruments
(4)
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May 14, 2026
1%
UKES
Luau instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
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May 14, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
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1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
(7)
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Apr 24, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
ACAPPELLA
Noninstrumental music genre
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ACAPPELLA
Noninstrumental music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
VANES
Wind instruments?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
VANES
Wind instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 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
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Pack (down)
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Country on the western side of Hispaniola
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Solitary
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MLB grand slam record holder
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*Found to be helpful
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___ out (distribute)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Apt word found in "instrument"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STRUM (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Apt word found in "instrument""?
The best answer for "Apt word found in "instrument"" is STRUM with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Apt word found in "instrument"" been used as a crossword clue?
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