The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from May 17, 2026 featured the clue "Auto engine booster", and we've found 98 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to TURBO as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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98 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TURBO
Auto engine booster
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
99%
TURBO
Auto engine booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
10%
CAM
Auto engine wheel
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
10%
CAM
Auto engine wheel
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
5%
YAHOO
Early search engine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
YAHOO
Early search engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
REV
Fire up, as an engine
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
REV
Fire up, as an engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
ALFA
Italian auto, familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Italian auto, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
UTE
Sport-__: auto for rugged terrain
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
UTE
Sport-__: auto for rugged terrain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
BING
Microsoft search engine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
BING
Microsoft search engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
REPO
Seized auto
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
REPO
Seized auto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
USO
Mil. morale booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
USO
Mil. morale booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
BMW
Autobahn auto
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
BMW
Autobahn auto
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
CHROME
Classic auto trim
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
CHROME
Classic auto trim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
LUBE
Jiffy ___ (auto service chain)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
LUBE
Jiffy ___ (auto service chain)
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
REVS
Guns, as an engine
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
REVS
Guns, as an engine
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
OPEL
Autobahn auto
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
OPEL
Autobahn auto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
LOANERS
Short-term offerings from an auto shop
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
LOANERS
Short-term offerings from an auto shop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
STARTUP
Turn on, as an engine
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
5%
STARTUP
Turn on, as an engine
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
5%
PINGS
Problematic engine sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
PINGS
Problematic engine sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
NITRO
Hot rod booster
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
NITRO
Hot rod booster
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
VTEN
Powerful engine named for its shape
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
VTEN
Powerful engine named for its shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
5%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
5%
MOTOR
With 12-Down, engine lubricant
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
MOTOR
With 12-Down, engine lubricant
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
PURR
Cat or engine sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
PURR
Cat or engine sound
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
VROOM
Revved engine sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
5%
VROOM
Revved engine sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
5%
SAAB
Bygone Swedish auto
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
5%
SAAB
Bygone Swedish auto
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
5%
TAILFIN
'50s auto feature inspired by jets (Last two letters + ...)
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
TAILFIN
'50s auto feature inspired by jets (Last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
OREILLY
Big auto parts retailer
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
5%
OREILLY
Big auto parts retailer
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
5%
ENERGYDRINK
Athlete’s booster
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
5%
ENERGYDRINK
Athlete’s booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
5%
GUN
Rev, as an engine
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
GUN
Rev, as an engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
RAMJET
Powerful engine
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
5%
RAMJET
Powerful engine
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
5%
KITCAR
Owner-assembled auto
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
5%
KITCAR
Owner-assembled auto
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
5%
ENDURO
Long auto race
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
5%
ENDURO
Long auto race
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
5%
TAILWIND
Speed booster
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
5%
TAILWIND
Speed booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
5%
EDSEL
Bygone auto
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
5%
EDSEL
Bygone auto
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
5%
UNIONMADE
Built in a Big Three auto factory, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
5%
UNIONMADE
Built in a Big Three auto factory, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
5%
PINGED
Made unwanted sounds, as an engine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
5%
PINGED
Made unwanted sounds, as an engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
5%
SUPERCAR
High-performance auto
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
5%
SUPERCAR
High-performance auto
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
5%
JUMPSTART
Use booster cables on
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2024
5%
JUMPSTART
Use booster cables on
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
5%
PRIX
Grand ___ (auto race)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
5%
PRIX
Grand ___ (auto race)
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
5%
OUTBOARDMOTOR
Portable boat engine
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
5%
OUTBOARDMOTOR
Portable boat engine
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
5%
TAX
Price booster
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
5%
TAX
Price booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
5%
REVUP
Gun, like an engine
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
5%
REVUP
Gun, like an engine
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
5%
MODEL
Make's partner, in the auto industry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
5%
MODEL
Make's partner, in the auto industry
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
5%
SPUTTER
Worrisome engine sound
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
5%
SPUTTER
Worrisome engine sound
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
5%
SIREN
Fire engine noisemaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
5%
SIREN
Fire engine noisemaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
5%
FANJET
Airbus engine
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
5%
FANJET
Airbus engine
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
5%
VWBEETLE
58-Across of the German auto industry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
5%
VWBEETLE
58-Across of the German auto industry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
5%
CARLOANS
Offerings for auto buyers
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 28, 2024
5%
CARLOANS
Offerings for auto buyers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
5%
TWIN
Word with bed or engine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
5%
TWIN
Word with bed or engine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
5%
SEDAN
Roomy auto
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
5%
SEDAN
Roomy auto
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
1%
ETS
UFO engineers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ETS
UFO engineers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
MINI
Cooper automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
MINI
Cooper automaker
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEEPWEB
Section of the internet that standard search engines can't access
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
DEEPWEB
Section of the internet that standard search engines can't access
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
REPOS
Seized autos
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
REPOS
Seized autos
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CARMAKERSPLAY
Stage production about the lives of autoworkers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DEV
Software engineer, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
DEV
Software engineer, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
FORD
Explorer automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
FORD
Explorer automaker
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
SENSORS
Motion detectors for automatic doors
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
SENSORS
Motion detectors for automatic doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
NISSAN
Sentra automaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
NISSAN
Sentra automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
GOOGLEDOODLE
*Popular search engine's altered logo
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOOGLEDOODLE
*Popular search engine's altered logo
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
AMPS
Concert boosters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AMPS
Concert boosters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
LIFEONMARSHES
Title of a bullfrog's autobiography?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LIFEONMARSHES
Title of a bullfrog's autobiography?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
REO
Speed Wagon automaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
REO
Speed Wagon automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
AMELIE
2001 Audrey Tautou film
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
1%
AMELIE
2001 Audrey Tautou film
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
SAABS
Bygone Swedish autos
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
SAABS
Bygone Swedish autos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
DAEWOO
Bygone automaker from South Korea
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
1%
DAEWOO
Bygone automaker from South Korea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
1%
DODGE
Durango automaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
DODGE
Durango automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
ACURA
Integra automaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
1%
ACURA
Integra automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
1%
ASTON
__ Martin: British automaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
ASTON
__ Martin: British automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
LOGIC
Field with tautologies
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
LOGIC
Field with tautologies
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
PITCHPIPE
Tube on an automatic ball launcher?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2025
1%
PITCHPIPE
Tube on an automatic ball launcher?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2025
1%
FORDFIELD
*Detroit Lions' stadium, so named for a local automaker
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
1%
FORDFIELD
*Detroit Lions' stadium, so named for a local automaker
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
1%
TYPO
It may get autocorrected
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
1%
TYPO
It may get autocorrected
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
1%
OPELS
German autos
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
OPELS
German autos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
SELF
Subject of an autobiography
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
SELF
Subject of an autobiography
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
LEN
Name hidden in "civil engineer"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
1%
LEN
Name hidden in "civil engineer"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
1%
GMO
Bioengineered food initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
1%
GMO
Bioengineered food initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
1%
TSAR
Bygone autocrat
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
TSAR
Bygone autocrat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
SCOTTY
Enterprise engineer
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
1%
SCOTTY
Enterprise engineer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
1%
TED
“Dilbert” engineer
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
TED
“Dilbert” engineer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
AEROSPACE
Type of engineering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
1%
AEROSPACE
Type of engineering
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
1%
SMARTCAR
Fuel-efficient automobile
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
1%
SMARTCAR
Fuel-efficient automobile
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
1%
DIESELS
Some engines
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
1%
DIESELS
Some engines
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
1%
FIAT
Italian automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
1%
FIAT
Italian automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
1%
GTCARS
Some sporty autos
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
GTCARS
Some sporty autos
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
PORSCHE
Stuttgart automaker
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
PORSCHE
Stuttgart automaker
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
GMC
Yukon automaker
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
1%
GMC
Yukon automaker
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
1%
OLDS
Poet Sharon or automaker Ransom Eli
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
1%
OLDS
Poet Sharon or automaker Ransom Eli
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
1%
TSARS
Deposed autocrats
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
TSARS
Deposed autocrats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
PIRACY
Concern for a software engineer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
PIRACY
Concern for a software engineer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
PITCHINGMACHINES
The golfer's engineering course involved making __
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
1%
PITCHINGMACHINES
The golfer's engineering course involved making __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Auto engine booster" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 98 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TURBO (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Auto engine booster"?
The best answer for "Auto engine booster" is TURBO with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Auto engine booster" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 17, 2026.