Crossword Answer For
Basis of this puzzle's theme
Last seen in Premier Sunday Crossword April 7, 2019 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Basis of this puzzle's theme" has 173 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on April 7, 2019, the highest-ranked answer is SUPERHEROES (11 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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173 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SUPERHEROES
Basis of this puzzle's theme
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 7, 2019
99%
SUPERHEROES
Basis of this puzzle's theme
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 7, 2019
10%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
10%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
10%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
10%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
10%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
10%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
10%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
10%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
10%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
10%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
10%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
10%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
10%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
10%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
10%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
10%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
10%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
10%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
10%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
10%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
10%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
10%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
10%
ADVANCETEAMS
Groups that do prep work ahead of an event, and a directive followed by this puzzle's theme answers?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
10%
ADVANCETEAMS
Groups that do prep work ahead of an event, and a directive followed by this puzzle's theme answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
10%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
10%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
10%
HORSESENSE
What you need to understand this puzzle’s theme?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
10%
HORSESENSE
What you need to understand this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
10%
TWOPOINTERS
Dunks and layups ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
10%
TWOPOINTERS
Dunks and layups ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
10%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
10%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
10%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2024
10%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2024
10%
BLENDEDLEARNING
Education style that combines online media with face-to-face teaching ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
10%
BLENDEDLEARNING
Education style that combines online media with face-to-face teaching ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
10%
RAISING
With 42-Down, goal of entrepreneurs on "Shark Tank" ... and what this puzzle's theme answers are doing
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
10%
RAISING
With 42-Down, goal of entrepreneurs on "Shark Tank" ... and what this puzzle's theme answers are doing
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
10%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
10%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
10%
RINGBEARER
Position assumed by Frodo Baggins ... and, in a way, by each of this puzzle's theme entries
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
10%
RINGBEARER
Position assumed by Frodo Baggins ... and, in a way, by each of this puzzle's theme entries
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
10%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
10%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
10%
PARTEDWAYS
Ended a relationship ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
10%
PARTEDWAYS
Ended a relationship ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
10%
CUTTHECORD
Cancel cable ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2024
10%
CUTTHECORD
Cancel cable ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2024
10%
TORI
Spelling unrelated to this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
10%
TORI
Spelling unrelated to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
10%
MAKINGENDSMEET
Scratching out a living ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2024
10%
MAKINGENDSMEET
Scratching out a living ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2024
10%
SCHISM
Rift ... or, read in three parts, a description of this puzzle's theme
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
10%
SCHISM
Rift ... or, read in three parts, a description of this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
10%
MCJOBS
Supposedly low-wage occupations ... or, parsed another way, a clue to this puzzle's theme
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
10%
MCJOBS
Supposedly low-wage occupations ... or, parsed another way, a clue to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
10%
AIRLETTERS
Light pieces of mail, or a bonus hint to this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2023
10%
AIRLETTERS
Light pieces of mail, or a bonus hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2023
10%
DIVIDEDHIGHWAY
Apt thing to drive on while pondering this puzzle’s theme?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 9, 2023
10%
DIVIDEDHIGHWAY
Apt thing to drive on while pondering this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
10%
UNDIVIDEDATTENTION
What you are giving when you contemplate this puzzle’s theme?
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 11, 2023
10%
UNDIVIDEDATTENTION
What you are giving when you contemplate this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
10%
ITTEAM
Group of PC experts ... or what this puzzle’s 10 theme answers are?
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 7, 2023
10%
ITTEAM
Group of PC experts ... or what this puzzle’s 10 theme answers are?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 7, 2023
10%
HERESWHY
"Allow me to explain," and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2023
10%
HERESWHY
"Allow me to explain," and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2023
10%
SOUNDINGBOARD
Someone to bounce ideas off of ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2023
10%
SOUNDINGBOARD
Someone to bounce ideas off of ... or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2023
10%
EIGHTOFCLUBS
Apt playing card for this puzzle’s theme?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
10%
EIGHTOFCLUBS
Apt playing card for this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
10%
FAULTFINDING
Activity that will be unsuccessful when applied to this puzzle’s theme?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 29, 2023
10%
FAULTFINDING
Activity that will be unsuccessful when applied to this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 29, 2023
10%
AHAMOMENT
Instant when you figure out a puzzle's theme, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
10%
AHAMOMENT
Instant when you figure out a puzzle's theme, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
10%
SILENTMOVIE
Talkie predecessor, and a hint to understanding this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2022
10%
SILENTMOVIE
Talkie predecessor, and a hint to understanding this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
10%
THEBIRDCAGE
1996 film in which Robin Williams plays a drag club owner, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2022
10%
THEBIRDCAGE
1996 film in which Robin Williams plays a drag club owner, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2022
10%
GETTHEMEMO
What you do when you discover this puzzle’s theme?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 6, 2022
10%
GETTHEMEMO
What you do when you discover this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
10%
PACMAN
Video game whose ghosts are in this puzzle's theme answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2022
10%
PACMAN
Video game whose ghosts are in this puzzle's theme answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2022
10%
SWEETNOTHINGS
Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2022
10%
SWEETNOTHINGS
Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2022
5%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
LAWSCHOOLS
Where classes proceed on a case-by-case basis
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
LAWSCHOOLS
Where classes proceed on a case-by-case basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
5%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
5%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
5%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
5%
RNA
Vaccine basis, at times
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
RNA
Vaccine basis, at times
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
5%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
5%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
5%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
5%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
5%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
5%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
5%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
5%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
5%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
5%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
5%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
5%
MERIT
Scholarship basis
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
5%
MERIT
Scholarship basis
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
5%
TORT
Lawsuit basis
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
5%
TORT
Lawsuit basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
5%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
5%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
5%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
5%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
5%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
5%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
5%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
5%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
5%
SURESURE
"Yeah, right" (Note: This is a bonus theme answer!)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
5%
SURESURE
"Yeah, right" (Note: This is a bonus theme answer!)
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
LOVE
Common Harlequin paperback theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
5%
LOVE
Common Harlequin paperback theme
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
5%
MUTANTGENE
Molecular basis for a new trait, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
MUTANTGENE
Molecular basis for a new trait, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
WEIRDSCIENCE
Title theme song of a 1985 John Hughes film
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
5%
WEIRDSCIENCE
Title theme song of a 1985 John Hughes film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
5%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
5%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
5%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
CSI
CBS show with the theme song "Who Are You"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
5%
CSI
CBS show with the theme song "Who Are You"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
5%
NEED
Grant basis, at times
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
5%
NEED
Grant basis, at times
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
5%
IWASHEREFIRST
"No cuts!" ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
5%
IWASHEREFIRST
"No cuts!" ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
TAPESTRY
Carole King album with the song used as the "Gilmore Girls" theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
5%
TAPESTRY
Carole King album with the song used as the "Gilmore Girls" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
5%
LITERARYWORK
Novel, say ... or a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
5%
LITERARYWORK
Novel, say ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
5%
OUTERLIMITS
Utmost extremes, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
5%
OUTERLIMITS
Utmost extremes, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
5%
RIDDLES
"What am I?" puzzles
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
5%
RIDDLES
"What am I?" puzzles
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
5%
AVIEWTOAKILL
Bond theme song by Duran Duran (... letters 7-9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
5%
AVIEWTOAKILL
Bond theme song by Duran Duran (... letters 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
5%
MOVINONUP
"The Jeffersons" theme song, and an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
5%
MOVINONUP
"The Jeffersons" theme song, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
5%
GONNA
“— Fly Now” (“Rocky” theme)
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
5%
GONNA
“— Fly Now” (“Rocky” theme)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
5%
THEOC
2000s teen drama whose theme song was "California"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
5%
THEOC
2000s teen drama whose theme song was "California"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
5%
ISLE
Last word in the "Gilligan" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
5%
ISLE
Last word in the "Gilligan" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
5%
SPLITENDS
Hair problems ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2024
5%
SPLITENDS
Hair problems ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2024
5%
TOPIC
Discussion theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
5%
TOPIC
Discussion theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
5%
NAME
On a first-___ basis
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
5%
NAME
On a first-___ basis
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
5%
NEXTYEAR
Foo Fighters power ballad that was the theme song for the NBC sitcom "Ed"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
5%
NEXTYEAR
Foo Fighters power ballad that was the theme song for the NBC sitcom "Ed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
5%
PULLRANK
Assert authority, or a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2024
5%
PULLRANK
Assert authority, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
5%
DOLLYPARTON
Country and LGBTQ+ icon with a theme park in Tennessee
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
5%
DOLLYPARTON
Country and LGBTQ+ icon with a theme park in Tennessee
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
5%
HIGHSPIRITS
Lively and cheerful state, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
5%
HIGHSPIRITS
Lively and cheerful state, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
5%
ININK
Confident way to solve newspaper puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
5%
ININK
Confident way to solve newspaper puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
5%
BURNTENDS
Some brisket pieces ... or what each theme answer has?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
5%
BURNTENDS
Some brisket pieces ... or what each theme answer has?
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
5%
KICKSBACK
Chills, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
5%
KICKSBACK
Chills, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
5%
LIEAROUND
Pass the time lazily, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
5%
LIEAROUND
Pass the time lazily, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
5%
SPLIT
With 65-Across, some boxing results ... and a theme hint
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2024
5%
SPLIT
With 65-Across, some boxing results ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
5%
CODESWITCH
What a bilingual speaker may do in different situations ... or a three-part theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
5%
CODESWITCH
What a bilingual speaker may do in different situations ... or a three-part theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
5%
HIDDENFEE
Unexpected charge ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
5%
HIDDENFEE
Unexpected charge ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
5%
ELASTICBAND
Stretchy loop, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
5%
ELASTICBAND
Stretchy loop, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
5%
FRINGEELEMENT
Small yet vocal subgroup, or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
5%
FRINGEELEMENT
Small yet vocal subgroup, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
5%
WORKOUTMIX
Gym playlist, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
5%
WORKOUTMIX
Gym playlist, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
5%
ROCKAPELLA
Vocal group that sings the "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" theme song
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2023
5%
ROCKAPELLA
Vocal group that sings the "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2023
5%
MIXEDBREEDS
Bullmatians and boxweilers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2023
5%
MIXEDBREEDS
Bullmatians and boxweilers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2023
5%
JAWS
Shark film with an iconic theme song
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2023
5%
JAWS
Shark film with an iconic theme song
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2023
5%
COLLEGEBOUND
Planning to attend a university, and a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
5%
COLLEGEBOUND
Planning to attend a university, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
5%
BERRY
Knott's ___ Farm (theme park)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
5%
BERRY
Knott's ___ Farm (theme park)
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
5%
JURASSICWORLD
2015 sci-fi film with a dinosaur theme
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
5%
JURASSICWORLD
2015 sci-fi film with a dinosaur theme
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
5%
BUTFIRSTCOFFEE
"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2023
5%
BUTFIRSTCOFFEE
"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
5%
ONAN
__ annual basis
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
5%
ONAN
__ annual basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
5%
USAGE
Water bill basis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
5%
USAGE
Water bill basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
5%
DIECUTS
Makes jigsaw puzzles, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2023
5%
DIECUTS
Makes jigsaw puzzles, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2023
5%
KEYCHANGE
Musical movement? ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2023
5%
KEYCHANGE
Musical movement? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2023
5%
IMPERFECTTENSE
Verb form in “I used to solve puzzles,” e.g.
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 7, 2023
5%
IMPERFECTTENSE
Verb form in “I used to solve puzzles,” e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 7, 2023
5%
MINUETING
Classical piece that's the basis of the 1965 hit "A Lover's Concerto"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2023
5%
MINUETING
Classical piece that's the basis of the 1965 hit "A Lover's Concerto"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2023
5%
CEDAR
___ Point (Ohio theme park)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2023
5%
CEDAR
___ Point (Ohio theme park)
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2023
5%
ENDOW
Fund on an ongoing basis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2023
5%
ENDOW
Fund on an ongoing basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2023
5%
XWORDS
Black-and-white puzzles, colloquially ... and what the five sets of parentheses contain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2023
5%
XWORDS
Black-and-white puzzles, colloquially ... and what the five sets of parentheses contain
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
5%
PROM
Dance with a theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
5%
PROM
Dance with a theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
5%
HEADFIRST
*One way to dive in, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2023
5%
HEADFIRST
*One way to dive in, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2023
5%
CANOPENER
*Tool used on a metal lid, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2023
5%
CANOPENER
*Tool used on a metal lid, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2023
5%
TANGRAMS
Geometric puzzles
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 23, 2023
5%
TANGRAMS
Geometric puzzles
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 23, 2023
5%
HIDDENCARBS
Some sneaky nutrients, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
5%
HIDDENCARBS
Some sneaky nutrients, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
5%
PUTINTHETIME
Make special effort, and a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
5%
PUTINTHETIME
Make special effort, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
5%
IDLY
Without basis
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
5%
IDLY
Without basis
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
5%
ENDOWED
Funded on an ongoing basis
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
5%
ENDOWED
Funded on an ongoing basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
5%
INSERTION
What's indicated by a caret, or a two-word theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2022
5%
INSERTION
What's indicated by a caret, or a two-word theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2022
5%
BURNBRIDGES
Make irreversible decisions, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2022
5%
BURNBRIDGES
Make irreversible decisions, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2022
5%
HIDDENVALLEY
Dressing brand, or a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
5%
HIDDENVALLEY
Dressing brand, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
5%
REBUSES
Picture puzzles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
5%
REBUSES
Picture puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
5%
POTATO
Hash browns' basis
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
5%
POTATO
Hash browns' basis
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
5%
GIRLINTERRUPTED
1999 Winona Ryder psychodrama, and a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2022
5%
GIRLINTERRUPTED
1999 Winona Ryder psychodrama, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2022
5%
SPOTREMOVER
Product for carpet stains, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2022
5%
SPOTREMOVER
Product for carpet stains, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2022
5%
THEDEPARTED
2006 crime film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2022
5%
THEDEPARTED
2006 crime film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2022
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
CROWSANDPAWNS
Some pieces in an avian-themed chess set
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
1%
CROWSANDPAWNS
Some pieces in an avian-themed chess set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
1%
SANTACON
Christmas-themed pub crawl
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
1%
SANTACON
Christmas-themed pub crawl
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
1%
PLANET
___ Hollywood (themed restaurant chain)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
1%
PLANET
___ Hollywood (themed restaurant chain)
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
1%
NBCNEWS
Network division whose themes were composed by John Williams
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
1%
NBCNEWS
Network division whose themes were composed by John Williams
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
DIVINGBOARD
Plank at a pirate-themed pool party, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2023
1%
DIVINGBOARD
Plank at a pirate-themed pool party, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
1%
TIKI
Polynesian-themed bar type
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2023
1%
TIKI
Polynesian-themed bar type
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2023
1%
TIKIBARS
Polynesian-themed watering holes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
1%
TIKIBARS
Polynesian-themed watering holes
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
1%
MOTIFS
Recurring themes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2023
1%
MOTIFS
Recurring themes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2023
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on April 7, 2019
It may follow "Co."
Crossword Clue
Give a hug
Crossword Clue
Fave buds
Crossword Clue
Sheep sound
Crossword Clue
Flan topping
Crossword Clue
Smell — (be suspicious)
Crossword Clue
— -pedi
Crossword Clue
Groups with queens and workers
Crossword Clue
Talk wildly
Crossword Clue
Lickety-split
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Basis of this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SUPERHEROES (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Basis of this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "Basis of this puzzle's theme" is SUPERHEROES with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Basis of this puzzle's theme" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on April 7, 2019.