The answer to the crossword clue "Become less firm" is most likely SOFTEN, a 6-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 2, 2025, and we found 183 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in SOFTEN sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SOFTEN
Become less firm
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
99%
SOFTEN
Become less firm
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
5%
ELOAN
Online finance firm
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
ELOAN
Online finance firm
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
TAMES
Makes less wild
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
TAMES
Makes less wild
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
ENDUP
Eventually become
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
ENDUP
Eventually become
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
CPA
Audit firm exec
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
CPA
Audit firm exec
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
INSIST
Stand firm
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
INSIST
Stand firm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
BLUER
Like less cloudy skies
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
BLUER
Like less cloudy skies
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
EASE
Make less difficult
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
EASE
Make less difficult
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
DARKEN
Make less bright
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
DARKEN
Make less bright
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
DEHORN
Make less threatening, as a bull
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
DEHORN
Make less threatening, as a bull
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
MODERNA
Biotech firm developing cancer vaccines
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
MODERNA
Biotech firm developing cancer vaccines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ASAP
"At your earliest convenience," less politely
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
ASAP
"At your earliest convenience," less politely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
WAG
"___ more, bark less"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
5%
WAG
"___ more, bark less"
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
5%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
EASES
Makes less complicated
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
EASES
Makes less complicated
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
PAPERTIGER
Something less scary than it seems
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
PAPERTIGER
Something less scary than it seems
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
SOFTENS
Makes less harsh
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
SOFTENS
Makes less harsh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ABCS
Primer lesson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
ABCS
Primer lesson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOUSE
Pointless
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
NOUSE
Pointless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ACHOO
Cause for a blessing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ACHOO
Cause for a blessing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
MULES
Backless slippers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
MULES
Backless slippers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave speechless
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave speechless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
IDID
Terse affirmative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
IDID
Terse affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
FREE
Priceless?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
FREE
Priceless?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
LTE
Wireless std.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LTE
Wireless std.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
UNTRUE
Baseless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
UNTRUE
Baseless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
ALONE
Peerless?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ALONE
Peerless?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
EMPTY
Meaningless, as a promise
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
EMPTY
Meaningless, as a promise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ABYSS
Bottomless pit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ABYSS
Bottomless pit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
GRIP
Hold firmly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
GRIP
Hold firmly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
FAKETANS
Sunless glow-ups
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
FAKETANS
Sunless glow-ups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
OKS
Blesses
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
OKS
Blesses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
JAYWALK
Flightless migration in Toronto?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
JAYWALK
Flightless migration in Toronto?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
DUCKTOUR
Flightless migration on a pond?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
DUCKTOUR
Flightless migration on a pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AVOWS
Affirms
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
AVOWS
Affirms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
NOHELP
Totally useless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
NOHELP
Totally useless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
AMEN
Blessing response
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
AMEN
Blessing response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
YEA
Affirmative vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
YEA
Affirmative vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Affirmative replies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
YESES
Affirmative replies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
IAM
Terse confirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
IAM
Terse confirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
SERIOUS
Humorless
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
SERIOUS
Humorless
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARA
Pop singer Alessia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
CARA
Pop singer Alessia
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
STONY
Emotionless
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
STONY
Emotionless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
MULE
Backless shoe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MULE
Backless shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
MORAL
Fable lesson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
MORAL
Fable lesson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ICAN
Self-motivational affirmation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ICAN
Self-motivational affirmation
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
APE
Primate that can be lesser or great
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
APE
Primate that can be lesser or great
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ARID
Like a vast, rainless plateau
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ARID
Like a vast, rainless plateau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
OGRES
Heartless monsters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OGRES
Heartless monsters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
AWE
Speechless feeling
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
AWE
Speechless feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BLOB
Formless mass
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
BLOB
Formless mass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
INERT
Motionless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
INERT
Motionless
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
VAST
Boundless
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
VAST
Boundless
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
STUNS
Leaves speechless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
STUNS
Leaves speechless
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
NOGOOD
Worthless
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
NOGOOD
Worthless
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
WORSTED
Component of some firm-textured fabrics
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
WORSTED
Component of some firm-textured fabrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
AREWEON
Confirmation question
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
AREWEON
Confirmation question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ATHEISM
Godless conviction
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
ATHEISM
Godless conviction
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
IDO
Altar affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
IDO
Altar affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ATSEA
Clueless
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
ATSEA
Clueless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
HUMS
Wordlessly vocalizes a song
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
HUMS
Wordlessly vocalizes a song
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
VET
Confirm the credentials of, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
VET
Confirm the credentials of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
NFT
Likely worthless crypto asset: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
NFT
Likely worthless crypto asset: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
VEST
Sleeveless top
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
VEST
Sleeveless top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
PARABLE
Story with a lesson
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PARABLE
Story with a lesson
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
ROAM
Travel aimlessly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
ROAM
Travel aimlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
ARMS
They're exposed by sleeveless tops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
ARMS
They're exposed by sleeveless tops
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
EMU
Flightless Australian bird
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
EMU
Flightless Australian bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
CONGEREEL
Scaleless, slender fish
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
CONGEREEL
Scaleless, slender fish
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
TOILS
Works tirelessly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
TOILS
Works tirelessly
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
SHO
"Shameless" network, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
SHO
"Shameless" network, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
OUI
French affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
OUI
French affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ERIC
"The Young and the Restless" actor Braeden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ERIC
"The Young and the Restless" actor Braeden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
MRS
"God bless you, please, __ Robinson"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
MRS
"God bless you, please, __ Robinson"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ANTSY
Restless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ANTSY
Restless
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NOR
"I can neither confirm ___ deny ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
NOR
"I can neither confirm ___ deny ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ATALOSS
Totally speechless, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ATALOSS
Totally speechless, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
FOOLSERRAND
*Pointless task
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
FOOLSERRAND
*Pointless task
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
IDIDSO
Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
IDIDSO
Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
CLEAN
Spotless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
CLEAN
Spotless
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
EMUS
Flightless Outback creatures
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
EMUS
Flightless Outback creatures
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
YET
Nevertheless
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
YET
Nevertheless
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ITIS
Terse confirmation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ITIS
Terse confirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
LOSTCAUSE
Fruitless endeavor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
LOSTCAUSE
Fruitless endeavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
MOOT
Pointless to discuss
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
MOOT
Pointless to discuss
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Timeless saying
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Timeless saying
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
IKNEWIT
"My suspicions are confirmed!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
IKNEWIT
"My suspicions are confirmed!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
AYE
"Confirmed, captain"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
AYE
"Confirmed, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
HOLYGHOST
*Part of the Blessed Trinity
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
HOLYGHOST
*Part of the Blessed Trinity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
UHHUH
Slangy affirmative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
UHHUH
Slangy affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
OKMOM
Affirmative response to a parent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
OKMOM
Affirmative response to a parent
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
CHIRP
Keyless entry sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
CHIRP
Keyless entry sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
IAN
Third-eldest Gallagher sibling on "Shameless"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
IAN
Third-eldest Gallagher sibling on "Shameless"
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
ENNUI
Listless feeling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ENNUI
Listless feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SOLIDIFIED
Like confirmed plans ... and the ends of the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
SOLIDIFIED
Like confirmed plans ... and the ends of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
STOIC
Affectless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
STOIC
Affectless
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
AWES
Leaves speechless
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
AWES
Leaves speechless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
AYES
Affirmative votes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
AYES
Affirmative votes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
APES
"Great" or "lesser" animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
APES
"Great" or "lesser" animals
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
RUSSIANROULETTE
Reckless game of chance
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
RUSSIANROULETTE
Reckless game of chance
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
OCEAN
Endless expanse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
OCEAN
Endless expanse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
POST
Paperless ___ (invitation site)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
POST
Paperless ___ (invitation site)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
ANTSIER
More restless
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
ANTSIER
More restless
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
TAKEUPSPACE
Be useless
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
TAKEUPSPACE
Be useless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
MAKEASTAND
Relentlessly protect the line on the battlefield
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
MAKEASTAND
Relentlessly protect the line on the battlefield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
CAMI
Sleeveless top, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
CAMI
Sleeveless top, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
INANE
Pointlessly silly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
INANE
Pointlessly silly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
EMMA
Jane Austen novel that inspired the movie "Clueless"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
EMMA
Jane Austen novel that inspired the movie "Clueless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
THO
Nevertheless, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
THO
Nevertheless, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
WIMPS
Spineless people
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
WIMPS
Spineless people
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
RODE
Teased relentlessly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
RODE
Teased relentlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ERAS
"Speak Now" and "Fearless," for Taylor Swift
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ERAS
"Speak Now" and "Fearless," for Taylor Swift
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
FEZ
Brimless hat with a tassel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
FEZ
Brimless hat with a tassel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
BLANK
Valueless but valuable Scrabble tile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
BLANK
Valueless but valuable Scrabble tile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
YES
Word of affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
YES
Word of affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
HRT
Gender-affirming treatment, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
HRT
Gender-affirming treatment, briefly
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
TINMAN
Heartless guy?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
TINMAN
Heartless guy?
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
HAIR
Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
HAIR
Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
SLURPS
Drinks carelessly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
SLURPS
Drinks carelessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
SLOB
Careless eater
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
SLOB
Careless eater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
INVAIN
Fruitlessly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
INVAIN
Fruitlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
WHITELIE
Harmless fib
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
WHITELIE
Harmless fib
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
ONAUTO
Mindlessly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
ONAUTO
Mindlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
CRUEL
Heartless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
CRUEL
Heartless
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
CHASTE
Spotless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
CHASTE
Spotless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
LAND
Terra firma
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
LAND
Terra firma
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
RAGON
Criticize relentlessly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
RAGON
Criticize relentlessly
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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Nintendo dinosaur who wears cute little boots
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The ___ Tour (Taylor Swift concert series)
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Casual try
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Never tried another time
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Only U.S. state with a non-rectangular flag
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"You're getting warmer!"
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Classic dog name
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Pose a question
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A 30-second one cost $7 million during the 2024 Super Bowl
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Sandal feature, perhaps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Become less firm" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SOFTEN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Become less firm"?
The best answer for "Become less firm" is SOFTEN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Become less firm" 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 February 2, 2025.