Crossword Answer For
Before surgery, briefly
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 21, 2022 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Before surgery, briefly" has 172 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 21, 2022, the highest-ranked answer is PREOP (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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Answer
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Date
99%
PREOP
Before surgery, briefly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
99%
PREOP
Before surgery, briefly
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
5%
EVS
Chargeable cars, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EVS
Chargeable cars, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
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PEDI
Spa treatment for feet, briefly
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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PEDI
Spa treatment for feet, briefly
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DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
IPA
Hazy brew, briefly
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
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IPA
Hazy brew, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
GUAC
Green dip, briefly
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
5%
GUAC
Green dip, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
EVAL
Assessment, briefly
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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EVAL
Assessment, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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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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NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
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NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
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OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
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ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
(3)
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Aug 17, 2026
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ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
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5%
DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
PBR
Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly
(3)
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Aug 13, 2026
5%
PBR
Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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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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5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
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5%
DQED
Kicked out of a competition, briefly
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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DQED
Kicked out of a competition, briefly
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OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
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Aug 3, 2026
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OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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NYT
"The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
5%
NYT
"The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
MRE
Army fare, briefly
(3)
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Jul 30, 2026
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MRE
Army fare, briefly
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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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LOTR
Tolkien saga, briefly
(4)
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Jul 23, 2026
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LOTR
Tolkien saga, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
RECON
Scouting mission, briefly
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
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RECON
Scouting mission, briefly
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OPERATE
Do surgery
(7)
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Jul 20, 2026
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OPERATE
Do surgery
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ONEG
Universal donor's type, briefly
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
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ONEG
Universal donor's type, briefly
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HRT
Menopause treatment, briefly
(3)
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Jul 15, 2026
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HRT
Menopause treatment, briefly
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SHO
"The Chi" airer, briefly
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
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SHO
"The Chi" airer, briefly
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5%
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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ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
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ERE
Bard's before
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CIG
Smoke, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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CIG
Smoke, briefly
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
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IPOS
Market openings, briefly
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
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IPOS
Market openings, briefly
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MSG
Umami enhancer, briefly
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
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MSG
Umami enhancer, briefly
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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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UTE
Sporty truck, briefly
(3)
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Jul 1, 2026
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UTE
Sporty truck, briefly
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ATV
Rugged ride, briefly
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
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ATV
Rugged ride, briefly
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TBD
Up in the air, briefly
(3)
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Jun 28, 2026
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TBD
Up in the air, briefly
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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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INOT
Past regulation, briefly
(4)
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Jun 24, 2026
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INOT
Past regulation, briefly
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ALFA
Italian sports car, briefly
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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ALFA
Italian sports car, briefly
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SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
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SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
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AROACE
Queerplatonic orientation, briefly
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
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AROACE
Queerplatonic orientation, briefly
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EPS
Brief albums, briefly
(3)
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Jun 15, 2026
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EPS
Brief albums, briefly
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PDAS
Shared intimacies, briefly
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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PDAS
Shared intimacies, briefly
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IMS
Cyberchats, briefly
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
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IMS
Cyberchats, briefly
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SMS
Texting format, briefly
(3)
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Jun 9, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting format, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
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ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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GENZ
Millennial follower, briefly
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
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GENZ
Millennial follower, briefly
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5%
INSP
Clouseau or Gadget's rank, briefly
(4)
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May 25, 2026
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INSP
Clouseau or Gadget's rank, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
(3)
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May 22, 2026
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HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
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CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
(3)
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May 19, 2026
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CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
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ADMIN
Online moderator, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
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ADMIN
Online moderator, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
(3)
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May 14, 2026
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NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
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SOPH
10th grader, briefly
(4)
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May 13, 2026
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SOPH
10th grader, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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PECS
Chest muscles, briefly
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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PECS
Chest muscles, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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ADHD
Condition affecting focus, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
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ADHD
Condition affecting focus, briefly
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SNL
Weekly sketch show, briefly
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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SNL
Weekly sketch show, briefly
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TAT
Body art, briefly
(3)
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May 4, 2026
5%
TAT
Body art, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
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5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
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May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
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TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
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TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
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PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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PRIOR
__ to: before
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REM
Dream state, briefly
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
5%
REM
Dream state, briefly
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ETS
"Arrival" arrivals, briefly
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
5%
ETS
"Arrival" arrivals, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
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Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
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5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
DINO
Barney or Baby Bop, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
DINO
Barney or Baby Bop, briefly
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
IRAS
Some long-term investments, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
VRGOGGLES
Immersive gaming gear, briefly
(9)
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Mar 29, 2026
5%
VRGOGGLES
Immersive gaming gear, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
IPAS
Hoppy beers, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
IPAS
Hoppy beers, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
REHAB
PT following surgery
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
REHAB
PT following surgery
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
TSAPRE
Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TSAPRE
Fast-track program at the airport, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
TKO
Match stopper, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TKO
Match stopper, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
VWS
Bugs on the road, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
VWS
Bugs on the road, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
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Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
IRL
Not virtually, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
IRL
Not virtually, briefly
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PTSD
Survivor's struggle, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
PTSD
Survivor's struggle, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
PEC
Chest muscle, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
(3)
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Feb 26, 2026
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ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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SOL
Note before la
(3)
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Feb 25, 2026
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SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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SPEC
Design detail, briefly
(4)
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Feb 23, 2026
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SPEC
Design detail, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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OPPO
Dirt on a campaign rival, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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OPPO
Dirt on a campaign rival, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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THO
However, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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THO
However, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
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KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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ANON
Mystery author, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
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ANON
Mystery author, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
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URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
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GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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ETC
And so on, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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ETC
And so on, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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UAE
Where Dubai is, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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UAE
Where Dubai is, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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MICS
Karaoke devices, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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MICS
Karaoke devices, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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LPS
Some vinyls, briefly
(3)
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Feb 11, 2026
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LPS
Some vinyls, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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TKOS
Fight enders, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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TKOS
Fight enders, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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GNR
"November Rain" band, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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GNR
"November Rain" band, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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NAPS
Sleeps briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
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NAPS
Sleeps briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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SOTU
Annual presidential speech, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
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SOTU
Annual presidential speech, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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RVS
Campers on wheels, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
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RVS
Campers on wheels, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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SESH
Meeting, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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SESH
Meeting, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
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EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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INSTA
Story-sharing app, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
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INSTA
Story-sharing app, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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MAGS
Periodicals, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
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MAGS
Periodicals, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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CSA
Farm-to-table program, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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CSA
Farm-to-table program, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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ESP
Psychic's "power," briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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ESP
Psychic's "power," briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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GMA
Early show since 1975, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
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GMA
Early show since 1975, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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MOD
Subreddit mediator, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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MOD
Subreddit mediator, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
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MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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EMS
911 responders, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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EMS
911 responders, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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REPOS
Seized cars, briefly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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REPOS
Seized cars, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Before surgery, briefly" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PREOP (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Before surgery, briefly"?
The best answer for "Before surgery, briefly" is PREOP with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Before surgery, briefly" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 21, 2022.