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"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint

Last seen in Universal Crossword June 29, 2023 Answers

The Universal Crossword puzzle from June 29, 2023 featured the clue ""Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint", and we've found 196 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to BUTFIRSTCOFFEE as the most likely solution — it's 14 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.

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196 Other Potential Answers

99%
BUTFIRSTCOFFEE
"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
4%
FOND
Need for some pan sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
4%
PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
2%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
2%
STAT
"I need it now!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
2%
HUMANERROR
Factor in some accidents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
2%
ICECASTLES
Structures at some winter carnivals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
2%
ENDASHES
Dating connections in some publications?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
2%
BIFOCAL
Like some lenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
IONIC
Like some columns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
FEAR
Cause of some tremors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
INNER
Word before beauty or peace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
2%
TEACH
Do some school work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
2%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
2%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
2%
FRIDAY
End of the workweek, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
2%
OATEN
Like some breakfast bars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
2%
BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
ECO
Mode on some washing machines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
2%
KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
ERIE
Source of some lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
ETC
Short "... need I go on?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
HOLO
Graphic start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
LAWN
Habitat for some gnomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
2%
ROPESWINGS
Means of access for some watering holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
2%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
2%
RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
2%
SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
2%
GAY
Like some Pride Month celebrants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
2%
CRAWLSPACES
Cramped areas under some houses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
EVE
Night before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
MODEM
Home network need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
EGG
Cake mix need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
NOMSG
Claim on some menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
POTTED
Like some kitchen herbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
2%
CUSHY
Like some jobs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
2%
INSTORE
Like some pickup-only deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
2%
POBLANOS
Peppers in some mole sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
2%
FATAL
Like some flaws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
2%
TBAR
Support before a run, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
HALO
Gilded element in some religious art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
NOFAT
Like some lean products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
AGED
Left in a cave, as some cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
ALTERS
Does some tailoring on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
GRE
Test for some srs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
SEW
Do some tailoring on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
TWANG
Feature of some Southern accents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
SURFSUP
"Let's catch some waves!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
FAKETREE
Greenery that doesn't need water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
AAS
Batteries for some noisy toys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
AWE
Inspiring start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
2%
WOLF
Threat in some fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
2%
SEWS
Does some alterations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
COMEGETME
"I need a ride home"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
ASIATIC
Like some elephants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
2%
BEADED
Like some evening gowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
2%
REED
Saxophone need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
2%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
2%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
OIL
Frying need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
IRONON
Like some transfers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
RIPS
Features of some jeans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
ROD
Casting need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
ONEDAY
At some point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ADD
Do some sums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
INTL
Like some LAX flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
2%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
TUNA
Protein in some melts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
KEY
Decryption need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
MESSY
Like some buns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
TAWNY
Like some port
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ESL
Course for some intl. students
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
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
2%
YEW
Source of some flexible wood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
HARD
Like some cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
INPART
To some extent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
TONAL
Like some languages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
IRON
Pressing need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
OILY
Like some skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
SUN
Catch some rays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
KELP
Part of some forests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
2%
ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
VISORS
Shields on some helmets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
MOTIFS
Recurring themes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
TRIO
Threesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"Say something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
SWEET
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
HELIO
Trope starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does ""Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BUTFIRSTCOFFEE (14 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint"?
The best answer for ""Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint" is BUTFIRSTCOFFEE with 14 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint" 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 June 29, 2023.
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