Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Base for some paints"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 6, 2024. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 193 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is OIL (3 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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193 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
OIL
Base for some paints
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
99%
OIL
Base for some paints
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
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HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
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HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
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OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
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Nov 10, 2026
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OPS
Photo __: some PR events
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HUMANERROR
Factor in some accidents
(10)
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Nov 7, 2026
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HUMANERROR
Factor in some accidents
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ICECASTLES
Structures at some winter carnivals
(10)
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Nov 7, 2026
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ICECASTLES
Structures at some winter carnivals
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ENDASHES
Dating connections in some publications?
(8)
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Nov 7, 2026
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ENDASHES
Dating connections in some publications?
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STEALHOME
Touch base in an unusual way?
(9)
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Nov 6, 2026
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STEALHOME
Touch base in an unusual way?
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BIFOCAL
Like some lenses
(7)
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Nov 5, 2026
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BIFOCAL
Like some lenses
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IONIC
Like some columns
(5)
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Nov 4, 2026
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IONIC
Like some columns
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FEAR
Cause of some tremors
(4)
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Nov 4, 2026
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FEAR
Cause of some tremors
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TEACH
Do some school work?
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
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TEACH
Do some school work?
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5%
DIETS
Some are plant-based
(5)
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Oct 31, 2026
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DIETS
Some are plant-based
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FRIDAY
End of the workweek, for some
(6)
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Oct 30, 2026
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FRIDAY
End of the workweek, for some
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OATEN
Like some breakfast bars
(5)
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OATEN
Like some breakfast bars
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BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
(4)
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Oct 29, 2026
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BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
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ECO
Mode on some washing machines
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
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ECO
Mode on some washing machines
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KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
(5)
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Oct 26, 2026
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KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
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ERIE
Source of some lake-effect snow
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
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ERIE
Source of some lake-effect snow
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LAWN
Habitat for some gnomes
(4)
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Oct 24, 2026
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LAWN
Habitat for some gnomes
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ROPESWINGS
Means of access for some watering holes
(10)
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Oct 24, 2026
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ROPESWINGS
Means of access for some watering holes
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
(3)
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Oct 23, 2026
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
(6)
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Oct 23, 2026
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RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
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SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
(4)
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Oct 23, 2026
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SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
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GAY
Like some Pride Month celebrants
(3)
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Oct 21, 2026
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GAY
Like some Pride Month celebrants
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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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CRAWLSPACES
Cramped areas under some houses
(11)
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Oct 19, 2026
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CRAWLSPACES
Cramped areas under some houses
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PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
(10)
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Oct 18, 2026
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PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
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NOMSG
Claim on some menus
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
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NOMSG
Claim on some menus
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POTTED
Like some kitchen herbs
(6)
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Oct 17, 2026
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POTTED
Like some kitchen herbs
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CUSHY
Like some jobs
(5)
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Oct 17, 2026
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CUSHY
Like some jobs
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INSTORE
Like some pickup-only deals
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
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INSTORE
Like some pickup-only deals
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5%
POBLANOS
Peppers in some mole sauces
(8)
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Oct 16, 2026
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POBLANOS
Peppers in some mole sauces
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FATAL
Like some flaws
(5)
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Oct 16, 2026
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FATAL
Like some flaws
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HALO
Gilded element in some religious art
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
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HALO
Gilded element in some religious art
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OCTAL
In base eight
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
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OCTAL
In base eight
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5%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
(10)
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Oct 15, 2026
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EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
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NOFAT
Like some lean products
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
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NOFAT
Like some lean products
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AGED
Left in a cave, as some cheese
(4)
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Oct 14, 2026
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AGED
Left in a cave, as some cheese
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ALTERS
Does some tailoring on
(6)
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Oct 14, 2026
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ALTERS
Does some tailoring on
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GRE
Test for some srs.
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
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GRE
Test for some srs.
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SEW
Do some tailoring on
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
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SEW
Do some tailoring on
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TWANG
Feature of some Southern accents
(5)
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Oct 13, 2026
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TWANG
Feature of some Southern accents
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SURFSUP
"Let's catch some waves!"
(7)
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Oct 13, 2026
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SURFSUP
"Let's catch some waves!"
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MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
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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?
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AAS
Batteries for some noisy toys
(3)
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Oct 12, 2026
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AAS
Batteries for some noisy toys
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WOLF
Threat in some fairy tales
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
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WOLF
Threat in some fairy tales
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FOND
Need for some pan sauces
(4)
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Oct 10, 2026
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FOND
Need for some pan sauces
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SEWS
Does some alterations
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
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SEWS
Does some alterations
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ASIATIC
Like some elephants
(7)
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Oct 2, 2026
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ASIATIC
Like some elephants
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BEADED
Like some evening gowns
(6)
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Sep 28, 2026
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BEADED
Like some evening gowns
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ICE
Halo-halo base
(3)
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Sep 26, 2026
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ICE
Halo-halo base
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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TEN
Decimal base
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
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TEN
Decimal base
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
(15)
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Sep 16, 2026
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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IRONON
Like some transfers
(6)
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
(7)
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Sep 4, 2026
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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ADD
Do some sums
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
5%
ADD
Do some sums
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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MESSY
Like some buns
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MESSY
Like some buns
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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TAWNY
Like some port
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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TAWNY
Like some port
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
(3)
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Aug 10, 2026
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
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Aug 7, 2026
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
(8)
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Aug 7, 2026
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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HARD
Like some cheese
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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INPART
To some extent
(6)
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Jul 27, 2026
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INPART
To some extent
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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TONAL
Like some languages
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
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TONAL
Like some languages
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
(5)
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
(9)
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Jul 17, 2026
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
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Jul 15, 2026
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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OILY
Like some skin
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
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OILY
Like some skin
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SUN
Catch some rays
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
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SUN
Catch some rays
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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KELP
Part of some forests
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
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KELP
Part of some forests
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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ROUX
Common sauce base
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ROUX
Common sauce base
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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5%
HIVES
Homes for some queens
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
5%
HIVES
Homes for some queens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
5%
HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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5%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
5%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
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5%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
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Jun 26, 2026
5%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
5%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
HOTEL
Tourist's base
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
5%
HOTEL
Tourist's base
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
RAW
Like some poke fish
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
5%
RAW
Like some poke fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
5%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
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5%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
5%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
5%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
5%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
(6)
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Jun 14, 2026
5%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
5%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
5%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
5%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
ADDS
Does some math
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
5%
ADDS
Does some math
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
(4)
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Jun 8, 2026
5%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
(7)
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Jun 7, 2026
5%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
5%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
5%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
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Jun 4, 2026
5%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
ASUS
Tech giant based in Taiwan
(4)
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Nov 10, 2026
1%
ASUS
Tech giant based in Taiwan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
(5)
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Nov 8, 2026
1%
UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
(9)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
METS
Queens baseball players
(4)
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Nov 3, 2026
1%
METS
Queens baseball players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
DELTA
Airline based in Atlanta
(5)
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Nov 2, 2026
1%
DELTA
Airline based in Atlanta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
TRIO
Threesome
(4)
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Nov 2, 2026
1%
TRIO
Threesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
(5)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
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1%
ANSWERME
"Say something!"
(8)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"Say something!"
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1%
TRIPLE
Hit that clears the bases
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
TRIPLE
Hit that clears the bases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
SWEET
"Awesome!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
SWEET
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
ASHTREE
Traditional source of wood for baseball bats
(7)
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Oct 18, 2026
1%
ASHTREE
Traditional source of wood for baseball bats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
(4)
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Oct 17, 2026
1%
LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 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%
ARON
"East of Eden" brother based on Abel
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
ARON
"East of Eden" brother based on Abel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
(4)
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Oct 6, 2026
1%
ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
MARLIN
Miami baseball player
(6)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
MARLIN
Miami baseball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
IPAGLIACCI
*Silent film based on a Leoncavallo opera
(10)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
IPAGLIACCI
*Silent film based on a Leoncavallo opera
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
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1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAEBO
Martial arts-based fitness regimen
(5)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
TAEBO
Martial arts-based fitness regimen
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1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical based on "La bohème"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical based on "La bohème"
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1%
CDC
Atlanta-based health agcy.
(3)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
CDC
Atlanta-based health agcy.
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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Cereal-based snack
(7)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Cereal-based snack
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1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith based in Haifa
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith based in Haifa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEAGAN
One with a plant- and fish-based diet
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
SEAGAN
One with a plant- and fish-based diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
BERT
Muppet who lives in the basement of 123 Sesame Street
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
BERT
Muppet who lives in the basement of 123 Sesame Street
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SPAMALOT
Musical based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
SPAMALOT
Musical based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Self-storage and self-moving company based in Phoenix, Arizona
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Self-storage and self-moving company based in Phoenix, Arizona
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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Tax pro
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Base for some paints" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OIL (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Base for some paints"?
The best answer for "Base for some paints" is OIL with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Base for some paints" 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 November 6, 2024.