Trying to complete the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from July 3, 2026? The clue "Bench press muscle" stumps many solvers, but we've found 160 possible answers. Our top solution is PEC (3 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
Answer For Bench press muscle:
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160 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PEC
Bench press muscle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
99%
PEC
Bench press muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
99%
DELT
Bench press muscle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2022
99%
DELT
Bench press muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2022
10%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
10%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
IRON
Go to press?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
IRON
Go to press?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
IRONIRONY
Pressing the "permanent press" button?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
IRONIRONY
Pressing the "permanent press" button?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
KIT
Word with mess or press
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
KIT
Word with mess or press
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
PIANIST
Musician who sits on a bench
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
PIANIST
Musician who sits on a bench
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
SITS
Warms the bench
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SITS
Warms the bench
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 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%
STAYTHERE
"Don't move a muscle!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
STAYTHERE
"Don't move a muscle!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
LAT
Back muscle, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
FLEX
Move a muscle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
FLEX
Move a muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
TRICEP
Arm muscle, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
TRICEP
Arm muscle, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
PEW
Chapel bench
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
PEW
Chapel bench
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
SAT
Rode the bench
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
SAT
Rode the bench
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
GAINS
Increases in muscle mass
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
GAINS
Increases in muscle mass
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
GTO
Classic muscle car
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
GTO
Classic muscle car
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
SPASMS
Involuntary muscle movements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
SPASMS
Involuntary muscle movements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
SIT
Rest on a bench
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
5%
SIT
Rest on a bench
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
DORSI
Latissimus __: back muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
TONEUP
Build some muscle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
TONEUP
Build some muscle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
PANINI
__ press: small appliance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
5%
PANINI
__ press: small appliance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
5%
STIR
Move a muscle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
STIR
Move a muscle
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
TIMEMACHINE
Printing press?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
5%
TIMEMACHINE
Printing press?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
5%
TRI
Back-of-the-arm muscle, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
5%
TRI
Back-of-the-arm muscle, for short
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DIOSMIO
Spanish expression of shock
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
DIOSMIO
Spanish expression of shock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
MANET
Impressionist painter Édouard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
MANET
Impressionist painter Édouard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SWIPELEFT
Express disinterest on a dating app
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SWIPELEFT
Express disinterest on a dating app
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
PENT
Suppressed, with "up"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PENT
Suppressed, with "up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
YETHEREWEARE
Frustrated expression
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
YETHEREWEARE
Frustrated expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
HENRI
Postimpressionist painter Rousseau
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
HENRI
Postimpressionist painter Rousseau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
AMERICANO
Espresso variety
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
AMERICANO
Espresso variety
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
CONIFER
Cypress, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
CONIFER
Cypress, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
EMOTE
Express feelings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
EMOTE
Express feelings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
DIRGE
Expression of grief
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
DIRGE
Expression of grief
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
CREMA
Espresso froth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
CREMA
Espresso froth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PANIC
Lose it under pressure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
PANIC
Lose it under pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
CLAUDE
Impressionist Monet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
CLAUDE
Impressionist Monet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
PODS
Nespresso inserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PODS
Nespresso inserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LOSSY
__ compression: information technology method
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
LOSSY
__ compression: information technology method
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
TREE
Cypress or cedar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
TREE
Cypress or cedar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
FLATWHITES
Espressos with steamed milk
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
FLATWHITES
Espressos with steamed milk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
SHONE
Gave an impressive performance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
SHONE
Gave an impressive performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
STYES
Warm compress targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
STYES
Warm compress targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
IFEELBAD
Guilty expression
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
IFEELBAD
Guilty expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
AHAS
Expressions of discovery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
AHAS
Expressions of discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
UNSEE
"Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
UNSEE
"Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
SOFTSELL
Low-pressure approach
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
SOFTSELL
Low-pressure approach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
SCOWL
Dark expression
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
SCOWL
Dark expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
QUASH
Suppress
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
QUASH
Suppress
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LATTE
Milky espresso drink
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
LATTE
Milky espresso drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
PERCENT
Symbol produced by pressing shift+5
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
PERCENT
Symbol produced by pressing shift+5
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
NEXTLEVEL
Truly impressive
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
NEXTLEVEL
Truly impressive
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
EASEL
One stands up for creative expression!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
EASEL
One stands up for creative expression!
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
IMINHEAVEN
Happy expression?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
IMINHEAVEN
Happy expression?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DINKY
Less than impressive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DINKY
Less than impressive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PEWS
Church benches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
PEWS
Church benches
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DENTS
Bad impressions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
DENTS
Bad impressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
CHAI
Dirty ___ (drink with espresso)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CHAI
Dirty ___ (drink with espresso)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SNORTED
Expressed contempt
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SNORTED
Expressed contempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
OOH
"That's really impressive!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
OOH
"That's really impressive!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
SABRINACARPENTER
"Espresso" singer
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
SABRINACARPENTER
"Espresso" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
FREEZINGUP
Choking under pressure
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
FREEZINGUP
Choking under pressure
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
DENT
Make an impression on?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
DENT
Make an impression on?
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
AGE
Number expressed in candles
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
AGE
Number expressed in candles
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SHIATSU
Acupressure massage
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SHIATSU
Acupressure massage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ACELA
Amtrak express train
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ACELA
Amtrak express train
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
DOMO
Casual Japanese expression of thanks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
DOMO
Casual Japanese expression of thanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
APLOMB
Poise under pressure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
APLOMB
Poise under pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PSI
Air pressure fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
PSI
Air pressure fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
GRIN
Expression that might be evil or silly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
GRIN
Expression that might be evil or silly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
LWORD
Euphemistic expression of affection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
LWORD
Euphemistic expression of affection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
PAR
Golfer's benchmark
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
PAR
Golfer's benchmark
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
GIVES
Yields to pressure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
GIVES
Yields to pressure
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
WEPT
Expressed relief, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
WEPT
Expressed relief, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
WHATSNOTTOLIKE
Rhetorical expression of approval
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
WHATSNOTTOLIKE
Rhetorical expression of approval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
MEH
"I'm not impressed"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
MEH
"I'm not impressed"
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
IDIOM
Figurative expression
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
IDIOM
Figurative expression
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
MISLEAD
Give the wrong impression
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
MISLEAD
Give the wrong impression
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
RATIO
Expression of probability
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
RATIO
Expression of probability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
PEER
__ pressure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
PEER
__ pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
EMIL
Expressionist painter Nolde
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
EMIL
Expressionist painter Nolde
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
INEEDANAP
Tired expression?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
INEEDANAP
Tired expression?
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
SITON
Suppress, as a news story
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
SITON
Suppress, as a news story
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
SCAR
Lasting impression?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
SCAR
Lasting impression?
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
MANETS
Some French Impressionist works
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
MANETS
Some French Impressionist works
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
MOCHALATTES
Chocolaty espresso drinks
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
MOCHALATTES
Chocolaty espresso drinks
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
IJEOMA
___ Oluo, author of "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
IJEOMA
___ Oluo, author of "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World"
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
VISES
Clamps on workbenches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
VISES
Clamps on workbenches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
SECONDBEST
Dating option not recommended by Madonna in "Express Yourself"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
SECONDBEST
Dating option not recommended by Madonna in "Express Yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
SCARYGOOD
Beyond impressive
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
SCARYGOOD
Beyond impressive
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
KILLERABS
Core muscles to die for
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
KILLERABS
Core muscles to die for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
SSRI
Certain antidepressant, in brief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
SSRI
Certain antidepressant, in brief
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
KAHLUA
Espresso martini ingredient
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
KAHLUA
Espresso martini ingredient
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
WOW
"Impressive!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
WOW
"Impressive!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
SNATCHGAME
"RuPaul's Drag Race" segment featuring celebrity impressions
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
SNATCHGAME
"RuPaul's Drag Race" segment featuring celebrity impressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
TAP
Expression of interest on Grindr
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
TAP
Expression of interest on Grindr
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
SNEER
Derisive expression
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
SNEER
Derisive expression
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
MICASASUCASA
*Spanish expression of hospitality
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
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MICASASUCASA
*Spanish expression of hospitality
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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GLAMUP
Dress to impress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
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GLAMUP
Dress to impress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
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CCLAMP
Carpenter's compressor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
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CCLAMP
Carpenter's compressor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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VOTENAY
Express opposition in the House
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
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VOTENAY
Express opposition in the House
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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CRATERS
Moon depressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
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CRATERS
Moon depressions
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
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BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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ALAS
Resigned expression
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
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ALAS
Resigned expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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LATS
Back muscles, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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LATS
Back muscles, briefly
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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CALDERA
Volcanic depression
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
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CALDERA
Volcanic depression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
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UTTER
Express verbally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
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UTTER
Express verbally
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
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TONES
Strengthens, as muscles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
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TONES
Strengthens, as muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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CAFFE
Espresso or cappuccino, to Italians
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
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CAFFE
Espresso or cappuccino, to Italians
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
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TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
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TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
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PLED
Expressed one's innocence, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
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PLED
Expressed one's innocence, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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OMAR
Name hidden in "espresso martini"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
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OMAR
Name hidden in "espresso martini"
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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EYEROLLS
"What-ev-er!" expressions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
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EYEROLLS
"What-ev-er!" expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
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EXERT
Apply, as pressure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
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EXERT
Apply, as pressure
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
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CALF
Its muscles are strengthened by tiptoeing
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
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CALF
Its muscles are strengthened by tiptoeing
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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SORE
Like muscles after a workout
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
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SORE
Like muscles after a workout
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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SHOWSTOPPER
Impressive performance on Broadway
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
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SHOWSTOPPER
Impressive performance on Broadway
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
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TSAPRE
Airport express lane, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
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TSAPRE
Airport express lane, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
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MONEYTALKS
Expression about the power of the rich
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
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MONEYTALKS
Expression about the power of the rich
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
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ROTATOR
___ cuff (group of shoulder muscles)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
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ROTATOR
___ cuff (group of shoulder muscles)
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
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MONET
Claude who painted "Impression, Sunrise"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
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MONET
Claude who painted "Impression, Sunrise"
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
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BLANKETTERM
Vague catchall expression
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
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BLANKETTERM
Vague catchall expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
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FLAT
__ white: espresso bar order
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
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FLAT
__ white: espresso bar order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
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FEATS
Impressive deeds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
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FEATS
Impressive deeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
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BOTTLEDUP
Suppressed ... or like the ends of the starred clues' answers, perhaps?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
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BOTTLEDUP
Suppressed ... or like the ends of the starred clues' answers, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
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AWE
Really impress
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
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AWE
Really impress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
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AWES
Really impresses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
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AWES
Really impresses
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
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WINE
Product that gets pressed into service?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
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WINE
Product that gets pressed into service?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
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EDGAR
Impressionist Degas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
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EDGAR
Impressionist Degas
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
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MOUE
Pouty expression
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
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MOUE
Pouty expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
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BTEAMS
Squads of benchwarmers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
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BTEAMS
Squads of benchwarmers
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
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TSKED
Expressed disapproval
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
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TSKED
Expressed disapproval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
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Person with a fan club
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Cooking spread
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Gradually introduce to solid foods
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Bench press muscle" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 160 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PEC (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Bench press muscle"?
The best answer for "Bench press muscle" is PEC with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include DELT (4 letters).
Where has "Bench press muscle" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 3, 2026.