The clue "Basis" from the Universal Crossword crossword on September 20, 2021 has 23 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that ROOT (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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23 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ROOT
Basis
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2021
99%
ROOT
Basis
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2021
50%
LAWSCHOOLS
Where classes proceed on a case-by-case basis
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
50%
LAWSCHOOLS
Where classes proceed on a case-by-case basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
50%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
50%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
50%
RNA
Vaccine basis, at times
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
50%
RNA
Vaccine basis, at times
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
50%
MERIT
Scholarship basis
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
50%
MERIT
Scholarship basis
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
50%
TORT
Lawsuit basis
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
50%
TORT
Lawsuit basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
50%
MUTANTGENE
Molecular basis for a new trait, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
50%
MUTANTGENE
Molecular basis for a new trait, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
50%
NEED
Grant basis, at times
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
50%
NEED
Grant basis, at times
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
50%
NAME
On a first-___ basis
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
50%
NAME
On a first-___ basis
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
50%
ONAN
__ annual basis
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
50%
ONAN
__ annual basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
50%
USAGE
Water bill basis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
50%
USAGE
Water bill basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
50%
MINUETING
Classical piece that's the basis of the 1965 hit "A Lover's Concerto"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2023
50%
MINUETING
Classical piece that's the basis of the 1965 hit "A Lover's Concerto"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2023
50%
ENDOW
Fund on an ongoing basis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2023
50%
ENDOW
Fund on an ongoing basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2023
50%
IDLY
Without basis
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
50%
IDLY
Without basis
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
50%
ENDOWED
Funded on an ongoing basis
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
50%
ENDOWED
Funded on an ongoing basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
50%
POTATO
Hash browns' basis
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
50%
POTATO
Hash browns' basis
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
50%
TEXT
Sermon basis
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2022
50%
TEXT
Sermon basis
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2022
50%
NEEDTOKNOW
On a ___ basis
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2022
50%
NEEDTOKNOW
On a ___ basis
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2022
50%
PLOT
Book basis
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 10, 2021
50%
PLOT
Book basis
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 10, 2021
50%
VCARDDRAW
Video poker basis
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2020
50%
VCARDDRAW
Video poker basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
50%
ATRIAL
On __ basis: for testing purposes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2020
50%
ATRIAL
On __ basis: for testing purposes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2020
50%
TWELVETONESCALE
Chromatic basis of much modern music
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2019
50%
TWELVETONESCALE
Chromatic basis of much modern music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2019
50%
TENUOUS
Lacking a sound basis
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2019
50%
TENUOUS
Lacking a sound basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Basis" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 23 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ROOT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Basis"?
The best answer for "Basis" is ROOT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Basis" 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 September 20, 2021.