Crossword Answer For
Before long, to a poet
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 16, 2021 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "Before long, to a poet" is most likely ANON, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 16, 2021, and we found 174 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in ANON sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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99%
ANON
Before long, to a poet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2021
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ANON
Before long, to a poet
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2021
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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ERE
Before, in old poetry
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
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ERE
Before, in old poetry
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ASOF
Words before a start date
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Sep 11, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
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Sep 10, 2026
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
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EON
Extremely long time
(3)
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Sep 10, 2026
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EON
Extremely long time
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BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
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Sep 8, 2026
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BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
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Sep 6, 2026
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
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GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
(6)
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Aug 22, 2026
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GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
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Aug 17, 2026
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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Aug 10, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
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Aug 9, 2026
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BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
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MASTERS
"Spoon River Anthology" poet Edgar Lee __
(7)
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Jul 29, 2026
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MASTERS
"Spoon River Anthology" poet Edgar Lee __
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USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
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EDO
Tokyo, long ago
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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EDO
Tokyo, long ago
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FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
(9)
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Jul 27, 2026
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FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
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SWAN
Bird with a long neck
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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SWAN
Bird with a long neck
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
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SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
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SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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IBEX
Mountain goat with long horns
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
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IBEX
Mountain goat with long horns
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SAPPHO
Lyric poet of Lesbos
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
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SAPPHO
Lyric poet of Lesbos
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MOPED
Wore a long face
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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MOPED
Wore a long face
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EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
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EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
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WALLACE
"Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" poet Stevens
(7)
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Jun 19, 2026
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WALLACE
"Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" poet Stevens
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TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
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Jun 10, 2026
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TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
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NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
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NEE
Word before a maiden name
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FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
(6)
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Jun 8, 2026
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FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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Jun 6, 2026
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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DANTE
"Purgatorio" poet
(5)
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May 31, 2026
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DANTE
"Purgatorio" poet
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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May 23, 2026
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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ELIOT
"Four Quartets" poet
(5)
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May 15, 2026
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ELIOT
"Four Quartets" poet
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OVID
"Metamorphoses" poet
(4)
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May 8, 2026
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OVID
"Metamorphoses" poet
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ALFA
Letter before Bravo
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May 5, 2026
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ALFA
Letter before Bravo
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AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
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May 3, 2026
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AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
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RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
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May 3, 2026
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RHO
Letter before sigma
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PRIOR
__ to: before
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Apr 27, 2026
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PRIOR
__ to: before
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ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
(4)
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Apr 24, 2026
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ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
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ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
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Apr 20, 2026
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ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
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GALLEY
Long rowboat, or a long kitchen
(6)
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Apr 16, 2026
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GALLEY
Long rowboat, or a long kitchen
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AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
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NECKPILLOWS
Cushions for napping on long flights
(11)
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Apr 13, 2026
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NECKPILLOWS
Cushions for napping on long flights
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AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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AKA
Letters before a stage name
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ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
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Apr 12, 2026
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ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
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LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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LIMO
Short word for a long car
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AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
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Apr 11, 2026
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AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
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LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
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Apr 10, 2026
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LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
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WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
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Apr 10, 2026
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WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
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AGES
Long, long time
(4)
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Apr 8, 2026
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AGES
Long, long time
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IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
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Apr 7, 2026
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IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
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LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
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Apr 3, 2026
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LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
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STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
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Apr 1, 2026
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STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
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HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
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Apr 1, 2026
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HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
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THY
Your, long ago
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
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THY
Your, long ago
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TTYL
Texter's "So long!"
(4)
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Mar 30, 2026
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TTYL
Texter's "So long!"
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SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
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SLY
Word before devil or dog
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BYE
"So long!"
(3)
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Mar 29, 2026
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BYE
"So long!"
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TOOSOON
"I didn't wait long enough?"
(7)
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Mar 29, 2026
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TOOSOON
"I didn't wait long enough?"
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
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HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
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Mar 27, 2026
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HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
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SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
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Mar 23, 2026
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SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
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LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
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Mar 23, 2026
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LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
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SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
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Mar 22, 2026
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SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
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RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
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Mar 22, 2026
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RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
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HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
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Mar 16, 2026
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HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
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SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
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Mar 13, 2026
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SUCH
Word before or after "as"
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5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
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Mar 12, 2026
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LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
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5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
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Mar 12, 2026
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GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
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ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
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Mar 11, 2026
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ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
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ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
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Mar 11, 2026
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ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
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MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
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Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
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5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
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Mar 10, 2026
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SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
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SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
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Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
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EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
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Mar 9, 2026
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EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
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HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
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Mar 9, 2026
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HOSEA
Book before Joel
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PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
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Mar 8, 2026
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PACES
They're counted before a duel
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FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
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Mar 7, 2026
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FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
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5%
TOMAS
Swedish poet Transtromer
(5)
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Mar 1, 2026
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TOMAS
Swedish poet Transtromer
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OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
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Feb 26, 2026
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OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
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5%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
(6)
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Feb 25, 2026
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POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
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5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
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Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
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5%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
(8)
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Feb 22, 2026
5%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
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5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
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5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
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Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
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GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
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Feb 19, 2026
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GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
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LOA
Hawaiian for "long"
(3)
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Feb 18, 2026
5%
LOA
Hawaiian for "long"
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5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
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Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
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5%
VAMPIRE
One who's long in the tooth?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
VAMPIRE
One who's long in the tooth?
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GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
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Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
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OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
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Feb 15, 2026
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OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
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5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
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Feb 13, 2026
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SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
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IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
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Feb 11, 2026
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IMHO
Letters before a hot take
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5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
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Feb 7, 2026
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KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
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5%
ATLAST
"Took you long enough"
(6)
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Feb 7, 2026
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ATLAST
"Took you long enough"
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ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
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Feb 5, 2026
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ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
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ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
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Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
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5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
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YORE
Time long past
(4)
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Feb 1, 2026
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YORE
Time long past
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CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
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Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
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5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
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Feb 1, 2026
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ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
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5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
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Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
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5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
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Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
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5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
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Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
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5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
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Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
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5%
USSR
Bygone country with a border over 37,000 mi. long
(4)
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Jan 23, 2026
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USSR
Bygone country with a border over 37,000 mi. long
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PERENNIALS
Plants with a long life cycle
(10)
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Jan 21, 2026
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PERENNIALS
Plants with a long life cycle
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FAR
A long way
(3)
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Jan 19, 2026
5%
FAR
A long way
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YEATS
"Sailing to Byzantium" poet
(5)
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Jan 18, 2026
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YEATS
"Sailing to Byzantium" poet
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TEESHOT
Start of a long drive, perhaps
(7)
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Jan 16, 2026
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TEESHOT
Start of a long drive, perhaps
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YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
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Jan 16, 2026
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YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
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SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
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Jan 16, 2026
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SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
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GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
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Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
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SAGA
Very long story
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
SAGA
Very long story
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TEEUP
Prepare for a long drive
(5)
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Jan 11, 2026
5%
TEEUP
Prepare for a long drive
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DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
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Jan 10, 2026
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DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
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5%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
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Jan 9, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
ODIST
Praiseful poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
ODIST
Praiseful poet
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ERATO
Muse of poetry
(5)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
ERATO
Muse of poetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
OER
Above, poetically
(3)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
OER
Above, poetically
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1%
ANAPEST
Three-syllable poetic foot
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
ANAPEST
Three-syllable poetic foot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
JOINME
"Come along for the ride"
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
JOINME
"Come along for the ride"
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1%
RELAY
Pass along
(5)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
RELAY
Pass along
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
USED
No longer mint
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
USED
No longer mint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
ULTRAS
Marathons longer than 26.2 miles, familiarly
(6)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
ULTRAS
Marathons longer than 26.2 miles, familiarly
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1%
SLOG
Plod along
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
SLOG
Plod along
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
NEATH
Under, poetically
(5)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
NEATH
Under, poetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
OFT
Frequently, in poetry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
OFT
Frequently, in poetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
USEDTO
No longer surprised by
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
USEDTO
No longer surprised by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
EPOS
Heroic poetry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
EPOS
Heroic poetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
BIGSUR
Coastal region along the Santa Lucia Mountains
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
BIGSUR
Coastal region along the Santa Lucia Mountains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
INCH
Creep (along)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
INCH
Creep (along)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
EER
Eternally, in poetry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
EER
Eternally, in poetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
(4)
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May 30, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
EATEN
No longer on the table?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
1%
EATEN
No longer on the table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
PAID
No longer in arrears
(4)
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May 7, 2026
1%
PAID
No longer in arrears
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
PAST
No longer happening
(4)
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Apr 28, 2026
1%
PAST
No longer happening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WANNAJOIN
"Interested in coming along?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
WANNAJOIN
"Interested in coming along?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TSE
"The Waste Land" poet's monogram
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
1%
TSE
"The Waste Land" poet's monogram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
EEN
Dusk, poetically
(3)
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Apr 3, 2026
1%
EEN
Dusk, poetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BARDS
Ren Faire poets
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARDS
Ren Faire poets
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
ETE
Summer along the Seine
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
ETE
Summer along the Seine
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SHORN
No longer woolly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SHORN
No longer woolly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
VACATED
No longer occupied
(7)
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Mar 13, 2026
1%
VACATED
No longer occupied
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
LEDON
Strung along
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
LEDON
Strung along
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
NFC
The Eagles and Falcons belong to it: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
NFC
The Eagles and Falcons belong to it: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ATAHALT
No longer moving
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
ATAHALT
No longer moving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
SIEGE
Prolonged battle
(5)
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Feb 13, 2026
1%
SIEGE
Prolonged battle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
URAL
Third-longest river in Europe
(4)
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Feb 8, 2026
1%
URAL
Third-longest river in Europe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
FLAT
No longer fizzy
(4)
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Feb 5, 2026
1%
FLAT
No longer fizzy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
THAIICEDTEA
Drink served alongside pad see ew, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
THAIICEDTEA
Drink served alongside pad see ew, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
TEA
Rooibos or oolong
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TEA
Rooibos or oolong
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
INNS
Stops along the way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
INNS
Stops along the way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
ARS
"__ longa, vita brevis"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
ARS
"__ longa, vita brevis"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
MILANO
Oblong Pepperidge Farm cookie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
MILANO
Oblong Pepperidge Farm cookie
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
MORNS
Daybreaks, poetically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
MORNS
Daybreaks, poetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABUT
Sit alongside
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ABUT
Sit alongside
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SCUD
Skim along, as clouds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
SCUD
Skim along, as clouds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CHILE
One side of South America's longest border
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CHILE
One side of South America's longest border
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
ONEYEAROLD
No longer a foal
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
ONEYEAROLD
No longer a foal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Before long, to a poet" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ANON (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Before long, to a poet"?
The best answer for "Before long, to a poet" is ANON with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Before long, to a poet" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 16, 2021.