The clue "As you read this clue" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on June 6, 2021. Out of 172 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, NOW (3 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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172 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NOW
As you read this clue
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2021
99%
NOW
As you read this clue
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2021
5%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
5%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
5%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
5%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
5%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
5%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
5%
ONESECOND
"Be right with you!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
5%
ONESECOND
"Be right with you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
5%
MAGIC
Facetious response to "How did you do that?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
5%
MAGIC
Facetious response to "How did you do that?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
5%
THEE
The old you
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
5%
THEE
The old you
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
5%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
5%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
5%
ISAY
"If you ask me ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
5%
ISAY
"If you ask me ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
5%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
5%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
5%
SEE
"What'd I tell you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
5%
SEE
"What'd I tell you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
5%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
5%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
EMAG
Digital read
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
EMAG
Digital read
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
5%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
5%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
5%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
5%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
OHOK
"If you insist"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
OHOK
"If you insist"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
TEALEAF
Bit read by a fortune teller
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
TEALEAF
Bit read by a fortune teller
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
THOU
The old you?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
THOU
The old you?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
ACTNOW
"Don't wait or you'll miss out!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
ACTNOW
"Don't wait or you'll miss out!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I'm __ your tricks!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I'm __ your tricks!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
MERRYCREWS
Rowing teams that spread good cheer?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
MERRYCREWS
Rowing teams that spread good cheer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
PITA
Kebab bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
PITA
Kebab bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
LOREAL
"Because you're worth it" cosmetics brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
LOREAL
"Because you're worth it" cosmetics brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
PANKO
Japanese breadcrumbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
PANKO
Japanese breadcrumbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
OLEOS
Nondairy spreads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
OLEOS
Nondairy spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
STITCHESUP
Repairs with thread, as a torn pocket
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
STITCHESUP
Repairs with thread, as a torn pocket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
CALF
Farm youngster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
CALF
Farm youngster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
RENOVATE
Get ready to flip, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
RENOVATE
Get ready to flip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
SOFT
Like butter ready for whipping
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
SOFT
Like butter ready for whipping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
CELL
Spreadsheet unit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
CELL
Spreadsheet unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
HARDROLL
Bread for a bacon, egg, and cheese, often
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
HARDROLL
Bread for a bacon, egg, and cheese, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
PITAS
Fillable flatbreads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
PITAS
Fillable flatbreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
BIORE
"Free your pores" brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
BIORE
"Free your pores" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
RYE
Bread with caraway seeds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
RYE
Bread with caraway seeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
LAME
Fabric with metallic threads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
LAME
Fabric with metallic threads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
RARINGTOGO
More than ready
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2026
1%
RARINGTOGO
More than ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2026
1%
SET
All ready
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
SET
All ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
PATE
Fancy party spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
PATE
Fancy party spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
SAYIT
"Tell me already!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
SAYIT
"Tell me already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 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%
PACE
Treadmill setting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
PACE
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
MAYO
BLT spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
MAYO
BLT spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ACT
Tread the boards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ACT
Tread the boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PREP
Get ready
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PREP
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ATM
Bread machine
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ATM
Bread machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
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%
PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ATE
Broke bread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ATE
Broke bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOMP
Tread heavily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOMP
Tread heavily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
FORCE
Word in Beaufort readings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FORCE
Word in Beaufort readings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 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%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
ROO
Milne youngling
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
ROO
Milne youngling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SPEED
Treadmill setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SPEED
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PATES
Party spreads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
PATES
Party spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 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%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
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%
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%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ROTIS
Flatbreads served with saag paneer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROTIS
Flatbreads served with saag paneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROPY
Thread-bearing?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROPY
Thread-bearing?
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%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SCREW
Threaded fastener
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
SCREW
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
ROTI
Indian flatbread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
ROTI
Indian flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
OLEO
Cooking spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
OLEO
Cooking spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
EURO
Bread for an Italian sandwich?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
EURO
Bread for an Italian sandwich?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 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%
LANE
"Stay in your __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
LANE
"Stay in your __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
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%
ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
SPAN
Spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SPAN
Spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
TNUT
Threaded fastener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TNUT
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOME
Big addition to a to-be-read pile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOME
Big addition to a to-be-read pile
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?
(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%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
PAIN
French bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PAIN
French bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
CHALLAH
Rosh Hashanah bread
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
CHALLAH
Rosh Hashanah bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PACES
Treadmill settings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
PACES
Treadmill settings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BLOCKLETTERS
Features of easy-to-read signs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
BLOCKLETTERS
Features of easy-to-read signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Part of a thread
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Part of a thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 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%
TACH
Speed reader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
TACH
Speed reader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
EAGER
More than ready
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EAGER
More than ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
PERMEATED
Spread throughout
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
PERMEATED
Spread throughout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 6, 2021
Word on a canceled check [#UniversalXwordPride]
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Witches' concoction
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Soccer icon Wambach
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Bought into a poker game
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Solemn pledge
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Seconds or thirds, but not firsts
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Electric car brand
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"___ upon a time ..."
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Revise
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Rock-solid defense for a suspect (note this answer's rightmost 2 letters)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "As you read this clue" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NOW (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "As you read this clue"?
The best answer for "As you read this clue" is NOW with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "As you read this clue" 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 June 6, 2021.