Crossword Answer For
Before surgery, informally
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 3, 2021 Answers
Looking up the clue "Before surgery, informally" from Universal Crossword on August 3, 2021? Our crossword answer database returned 181 results. The best answer appears to be PREOP, which is 5 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
PREOP
Before surgery, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2021
99%
PREOP
Before surgery, informally
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2021
10%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
10%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
RELO
Move, informally
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
5%
RELO
Move, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
5%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
5%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
OPERATE
Do surgery
(7)
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Jul 20, 2026
5%
OPERATE
Do surgery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
UBER
Very, informally
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
5%
UBER
Very, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
5%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
(3)
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Jun 28, 2026
5%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
TROU
Pants, informally
(4)
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Jun 13, 2026
5%
TROU
Pants, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
(6)
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Jun 11, 2026
5%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
BAJA
Cal. neighbor, informally
(4)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
BAJA
Cal. neighbor, informally
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5%
TIL
Up to, informally
(3)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
TIL
Up to, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
5%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
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5%
BOCA
Florida coastal city, informally
(4)
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May 29, 2026
5%
BOCA
Florida coastal city, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
(4)
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May 27, 2026
5%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
SAMS
Costco rival, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
SAMS
Costco rival, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
(5)
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May 14, 2026
5%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
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May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
LOTSA
Many, informally
(5)
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Apr 24, 2026
5%
LOTSA
Many, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
MARG
Cocktail at a taqueria, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
MARG
Cocktail at a taqueria, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
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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%
JAG
Car with a wildcat logo, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
JAG
Car with a wildcat logo, informally
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%
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%
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%
DOPE
Suss (out), informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
DOPE
Suss (out), informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
SYNTHS
Electronic keyboards, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
SYNTHS
Electronic keyboards, informally
LA Times Daily 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%
TURNT
Excited or drunk, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
TURNT
Excited or drunk, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
TBIRD
Classic car, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
TBIRD
Classic car, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 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%
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%
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%
SHROOM
Trippy fungus, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SHROOM
Trippy fungus, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
THOU
$1,000, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
THOU
$1,000, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
MEDS
Pharmacy orders, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
MEDS
Pharmacy orders, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ORANG
Sumatran primate, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ORANG
Sumatran primate, informally
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%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UMAMIBOMB
Condiment that adds strong, rich flavor, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ORDOC
Surgeon, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
ORDOC
Surgeon, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
REHAB
PT following surgery
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
REHAB
PT following surgery
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
MINIFIG
Lego character, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
MINIFIG
Lego character, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
UKES
Island instruments, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
UKES
Island instruments, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
WEAKTEA
Bad argument, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
WEAKTEA
Bad argument, informally
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%
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%
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%
REP
Public image, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
REP
Public image, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
CON
Fan gathering, informally
(3)
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Mar 9, 2026
5%
CON
Fan gathering, informally
Universal 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%
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%
SPORTUTE
Many a Jeep vehicle, informally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
SPORTUTE
Many a Jeep vehicle, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 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%
ALOTTABIT
Very much, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
ALOTTABIT
Very much, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
(5)
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Mar 5, 2026
5%
TANKS
Sleeveless tops, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BIFLAG
Pink, purple and blue symbol of pride, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BIFLAG
Pink, purple and blue symbol of pride, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
COLLAB
Work together on a song, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
COLLAB
Work together on a song, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
STREETCRED
Respect earned in a community, informally
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
STREETCRED
Respect earned in a community, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
BFFS
Pair sharing halves of a heart charm, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
BFFS
Pair sharing halves of a heart charm, informally
LA Times Daily 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%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
Universal 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%
UVRAY
Sunscreen target, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
UVRAY
Sunscreen target, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
GODTIER
On an elite level, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
GODTIER
On an elite level, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
LIL
Small, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
LIL
Small, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALTS
Side social media accounts, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
ALTS
Side social media accounts, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
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Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
KIWIS
Auckland residents, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
KIWIS
Auckland residents, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
SESH
Meetup, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
SESH
Meetup, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
RENO
Home update, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
RENO
Home update, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
GLUTE
Posterior muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
GLUTE
Posterior muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MERCH
Concert souvenirs, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
MERCH
Concert souvenirs, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"I'm serious," informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"I'm serious," informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
STAN
Fervent supporter, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
STAN
Fervent supporter, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
APOP
Per person, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
APOP
Per person, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
SPECS
Glasses, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
SPECS
Glasses, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
LAMBOS
Italian sports cars, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
LAMBOS
Italian sports cars, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
STACHE
What may be right under your nose, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
STACHE
What may be right under your nose, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
MIA
Absent, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
MIA
Absent, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
POT
Dispensary purchase, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
POT
Dispensary purchase, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
STANDINGO
Out-of-your-seat applause, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
STANDINGO
Out-of-your-seat applause, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
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%
DARNEDEST
Most surprising, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
DARNEDEST
Most surprising, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
FROS
Curly hairstyles, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
FROS
Curly hairstyles, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 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%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
SEXED
"Birds and bees" class, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
SEXED
"Birds and bees" class, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
MSPEC
Attracted to more than one gender, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
MSPEC
Attracted to more than one gender, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
CAHOOTS
Partnership, informally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
CAHOOTS
Partnership, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
TRICEP
Arm muscle, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
TRICEP
Arm muscle, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
FINSTA
Secondary account, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
FINSTA
Secondary account, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
DUKES
Fists, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
DUKES
Fists, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
AXES
Guitars, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
AXES
Guitars, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
SEETHRU
Transparent, informally
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
SEETHRU
Transparent, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
OSCARNOMS
Formal nods from the Academy, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OSCARNOMS
Formal nods from the Academy, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
DAMAGE
Price, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
DAMAGE
Price, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Before surgery, informally" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PREOP (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Before surgery, informally"?
The best answer for "Before surgery, informally" is PREOP with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Before surgery, informally" 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 August 3, 2021.