Crossword Answer For
"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 197 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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197 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BUTFIRSTCOFFEE
"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2023
99%
BUTFIRSTCOFFEE
"Before we start, I need some caffeine" ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
4%
PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 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?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 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
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
4%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
2%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
2%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 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
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
2%
OIL
Frying need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
2%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
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2%
PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 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?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
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2%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
2%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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2%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
2%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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2%
IRONON
Like some transfers
(6)
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Sep 11, 2026
2%
IRONON
Like some transfers
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2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
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2%
RIPS
Features of some jeans
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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2%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
2%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
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2%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
2%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
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2%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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2%
SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
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2%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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2%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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2%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
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2%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
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2%
TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
(7)
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
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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ROD
Casting need
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
2%
ROD
Casting need
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ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
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2%
ADD
Do some sums
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
2%
ADD
Do some sums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
INTL
Like some LAX flights
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
INTL
Like some LAX flights
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2%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
2%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
2%
TWANG
Feature of some accents
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
2%
TWANG
Feature of some accents
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2%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
2%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
2%
YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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2%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
2%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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2%
TUNA
Protein in some melts
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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KEY
Decryption need
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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KEY
Decryption need
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2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
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2%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
2%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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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
(10)
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?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
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2%
MESSY
Like some buns
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
2%
MESSY
Like some buns
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2%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
2%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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2%
TAWNY
Like some port
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
TAWNY
Like some port
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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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
(3)
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Aug 11, 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
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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2%
YEW
Source of some flexible wood
(3)
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Aug 10, 2026
2%
YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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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?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
2%
DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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2%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
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2%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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2%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
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2%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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2%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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2%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
2%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
2%
HARD
Like some cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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2%
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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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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INPART
To some extent
(6)
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Jul 27, 2026
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INPART
To some extent
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
2%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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2%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
2%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
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2%
ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
2%
ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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2%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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2%
TONAL
Like some languages
(5)
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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
(11)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
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2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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2%
IRON
Pressing need
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
2%
IRON
Pressing need
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2%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
(9)
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Jul 17, 2026
2%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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2%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
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Jul 15, 2026
2%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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2%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
2%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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2%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
2%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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2%
OILY
Like some skin
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
OILY
Like some skin
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2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
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2%
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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SUN
Catch some rays
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
SUN
Catch some rays
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2%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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2%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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KELP
Part of some forests
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
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KELP
Part of some forests
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
(4)
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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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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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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2%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
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2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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2%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
(5)
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
(4)
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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2%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
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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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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
2%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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RAW
Like some poke fish
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
2%
RAW
Like some poke fish
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2%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
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2%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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2%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
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2%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
2%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
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2%
WET
In need of a towel
(3)
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Jun 18, 2026
2%
WET
In need of a towel
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2%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
2%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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2%
SWEET
Like some energy bars
(5)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
SWEET
Like some energy bars
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2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
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2%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
(6)
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Jun 14, 2026
2%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
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2%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
2%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
2%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
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2%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
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2%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
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2%
ADDS
Does some math
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
ADDS
Does some math
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2%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
(4)
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Jun 8, 2026
2%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
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2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
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2%
DESK
Home office need
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
DESK
Home office need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
(7)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
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2%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
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2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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2%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
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2%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
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2%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
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2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
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Jun 1, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
(10)
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May 31, 2026
2%
UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
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2%
HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
(5)
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May 31, 2026
2%
HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
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2%
LOADED
Like some questions
(6)
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May 31, 2026
2%
LOADED
Like some questions
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
MASONIC
Like some temples
(7)
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May 29, 2026
2%
MASONIC
Like some temples
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2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
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May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
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2%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
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May 28, 2026
2%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
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2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
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May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
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2%
BREATHE
Get some air?
(7)
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May 27, 2026
2%
BREATHE
Get some air?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
(5)
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May 27, 2026
2%
IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
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2%
GAS
Fuel for some stoves
(3)
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May 26, 2026
2%
GAS
Fuel for some stoves
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2%
CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
(6)
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May 25, 2026
2%
CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
2%
LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
(8)
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May 23, 2026
2%
LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
(5)
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May 23, 2026
2%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
(5)
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May 21, 2026
2%
INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
(11)
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May 20, 2026
2%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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2%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
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May 20, 2026
2%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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2%
SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
(5)
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May 20, 2026
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SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
(6)
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May 19, 2026
2%
ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
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May 17, 2026
2%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
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May 17, 2026
2%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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2%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
(7)
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May 16, 2026
2%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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2%
HASPS
Parts of some locks
(5)
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May 15, 2026
2%
HASPS
Parts of some locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
(5)
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May 14, 2026
2%
EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
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1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
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1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
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1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
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1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
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1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
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1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 29, 2023
What makes it sit?
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Ikea bookcase
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Bank acct. insurer
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Fly ball catcher
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Hour after midnight
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The one for Baskin Robbins has "31" hidden in it
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Texter's acknowledgment of a different take
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Bit of goofing around
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All excited
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Certain coder
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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 197 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.