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Answer
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Date
99%
KEPT
Best-___ secret
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2021
99%
KEPT
Best-___ secret
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2021
8%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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CLUE
Game with secret passages
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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CLUE
Game with secret passages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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AONE
Best of the best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
8%
AONE
Best of the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
8%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
8%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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INON
Aware of, as a secret
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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INON
Aware of, as a secret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
PSST
"Hey, can you keep a secret?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
PSST
"Hey, can you keep a secret?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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OFFER
One may be "best and final"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
ELOPE
Participate in a secret exchange
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
8%
ELOPE
Participate in a secret exchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
8%
ENCODED
Made secret, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
ENCODED
Made secret, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
YET
The best is __ to come
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
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YET
The best is __ to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
PRIVYTO
In on, as a secret
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
PRIVYTO
In on, as a secret
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
8%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
8%
OPS
Black ___ (secret missions)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
OPS
Black ___ (secret missions)
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
8%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
8%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
TOPS
Best or bests
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
8%
TOPS
Best or bests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
8%
HASGAME
Can compete with the best
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
8%
HASGAME
Can compete with the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
8%
CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
TOLD
Couldn't keep a secret
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
8%
TOLD
Couldn't keep a secret
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
8%
MEH
Passable at best
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
MEH
Passable at best
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
ITRIED
"Did my best"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
ITRIED
"Did my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
CHEATCODE
Gamer's secret
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
8%
CHEATCODE
Gamer's secret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
8%
CASTINGDOUBT
"Is he really the best actor for the role?"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
8%
CASTINGDOUBT
"Is he really the best actor for the role?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
8%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
RAGINGBULL
Mad's pick for the best movie of all time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
RAGINGBULL
Mad's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
OCEANSELEVEN
The Atlantic's pick for the best movie of all time?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
OCEANSELEVEN
The Atlantic's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
CIRCLEOFFRIENDS
Shape's pick for the best movie of all time?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
CIRCLEOFFRIENDS
Shape's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
SCHOOLOFROCK
Rolling Stone's pick for the best movie of all time?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
SCHOOLOFROCK
Rolling Stone's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
ABRONXTALE
The New Yorker's pick for the best movie of all time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
ABRONXTALE
The New Yorker's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
IDEALLY
At best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
8%
IDEALLY
At best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
8%
GOINGDOWNHILLFAST
Lindsey Vonn's secret to winning the super G?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
GOINGDOWNHILLFAST
Lindsey Vonn's secret to winning the super G?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
FINEST
Of the best quality
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 11, 2025
8%
FINEST
Of the best quality
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
8%
COME
"The best is yet to __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
COME
"The best is yet to __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
BERT
Ernie's best pal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
BERT
Ernie's best pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
TRUE
Immodest response to "You're the best!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
TRUE
Immodest response to "You're the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
SPIED
Worked as a secret agent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
8%
SPIED
Worked as a secret agent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
8%
PLOT
Make a secret plan
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
PLOT
Make a secret plan
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
WHYWOULDIDOTHAT
"How is it in my best interest?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
8%
WHYWOULDIDOTHAT
"How is it in my best interest?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
8%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
8%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
8%
BIGMOUTH
Person unlikely to keep a secret
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
BIGMOUTH
Person unlikely to keep a secret
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
WHOSAGOODDOG
Rhetorical question for your best friend?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
WHOSAGOODDOG
Rhetorical question for your best friend?
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
PEAKPERFORMANCE
It's the best you can do
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
PEAKPERFORMANCE
It's the best you can do
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
8%
ELOPED
Formed a secret union?
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
ELOPED
Formed a secret union?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
CAHOOTS
(In) a secret partnership (with)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
CAHOOTS
(In) a secret partnership (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
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HUMAN
Dog's best friend
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
8%
HUMAN
Dog's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
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KEEP
"Can you __ a secret?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
KEEP
"Can you __ a secret?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
SOSO
Passable, at best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
8%
SOSO
Passable, at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
8%
PAULIE
Rocky's best friend in the "Rocky" films
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
8%
PAULIE
Rocky's best friend in the "Rocky" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
8%
AREWEALONE
Lead-in to a secret
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2024
8%
AREWEALONE
Lead-in to a secret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
8%
WEST
"__ Coast best coast"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2024
8%
WEST
"__ Coast best coast"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
8%
SEW
Do one's darned best?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2024
8%
SEW
Do one's darned best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
8%
OUTINGTHOMAS
Publicly revealing Edison’s secret?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
8%
OUTINGTHOMAS
Publicly revealing Edison’s secret?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
8%
ELF
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" film
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
ELF
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
8%
ENCODE
Make secret, in a way
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 1, 2024
8%
ENCODE
Make secret, in a way
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
8%
ENCODES
Converts into a secret message
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2024
8%
ENCODES
Converts into a secret message
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
8%
TOGUP
Get dressed in one's best
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
TOGUP
Get dressed in one's best
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
The best of times
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
The best of times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
LILYGLADSTONE
"Killers of the Flower Moon" star nominated for the best actress Oscar
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
8%
LILYGLADSTONE
"Killers of the Flower Moon" star nominated for the best actress Oscar
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
8%
SIBLING
One who may taunt "Mom loves me best"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
8%
SIBLING
One who may taunt "Mom loves me best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
8%
OSCAR
Award for the best in filmdom
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
8%
OSCAR
Award for the best in filmdom
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
8%
FINISHWITHATWIST
What the best mystery writers know how to do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
FINISHWITHATWIST
What the best mystery writers know how to do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
IMSOEXCITED
"This is the best news ever!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
IMSOEXCITED
"This is the best news ever!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
NOFUNNYBUSINESS
"Be on your best behavior"
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
8%
NOFUNNYBUSINESS
"Be on your best behavior"
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2024
8%
TONG
Chinese secret society
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 15, 2024
8%
TONG
Chinese secret society
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 15, 2024
8%
OLD
"Grow ___ along with me! The best is yet to be" (Robert Browning)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
OLD
"Grow ___ along with me! The best is yet to be" (Robert Browning)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
8%
ICANTTELLYOUWHY
"My motives have to remain a secret"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2024
8%
ICANTTELLYOUWHY
"My motives have to remain a secret"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
SPECIALSAUCE
Condiment with a secret recipe
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
SPECIALSAUCE
Condiment with a secret recipe
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
HOTDATE
Reason to look your best
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
HOTDATE
Reason to look your best
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
OUTSIDETHEBOX
How to do your best THINKING?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
8%
OUTSIDETHEBOX
How to do your best THINKING?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
8%
DIRTYLIMERICK
Light verse best not shared with kids
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
8%
DIRTYLIMERICK
Light verse best not shared with kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
8%
ILLUMINATI
Enlightenment-era secret society
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2024
8%
ILLUMINATI
Enlightenment-era secret society
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
8%
AIMSTO
___ please (does one's best)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
8%
AIMSTO
___ please (does one's best)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
8%
IDID
"__ my best"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
8%
IDID
"__ my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
8%
GROOM
Best man's best friend, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
8%
GROOM
Best man's best friend, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
8%
SUZY
__ Sheep: Peppa Pig's best friend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
8%
SUZY
__ Sheep: Peppa Pig's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
CUEBALL
Item best not pocketed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2024
8%
CUEBALL
Item best not pocketed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
8%
OUTDO
Better or best
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
8%
OUTDO
Better or best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
8%
SHARKTANK
Transport for the army's best poker players?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
8%
SHARKTANK
Transport for the army's best poker players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
8%
ILY
"ur the best"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2023
8%
ILY
"ur the best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
SAP
Sticky secretion
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SAP
Sticky secretion
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
RESIN
Pine secretion
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
RESIN
Pine secretion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SPY
Julia Child or Josephine Baker, secretly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
SPY
Julia Child or Josephine Baker, secretly
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
GERMANSUB
*Vessel secretly ridden by Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
GERMANSUB
*Vessel secretly ridden by Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
BGAME
Second-best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
BGAME
Second-best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
PLOTS
Plans secretly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
PLOTS
Plans secretly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
NDA
Co. secrets contract
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
NDA
Co. secrets contract
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
NSA
Supersecretive org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
1%
NSA
Supersecretive org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
EDIFIER
One who bestows wisdom
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
EDIFIER
One who bestows wisdom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
ELOPES
Marries secretly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
1%
ELOPES
Marries secretly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
1%
MYLIPSARESEALED
"Your secret's safe with me!" (... letters 10-12)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
1%
MYLIPSARESEALED
"Your secret's safe with me!" (... letters 10-12)
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
1%
VENOM
Viper's secretion
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
VENOM
Viper's secretion
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
LEAKED
Released secretly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
1%
LEAKED
Released secretly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
1%
PETE
Transportation secretary Buttigieg
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
1%
PETE
Transportation secretary Buttigieg
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
1%
GOSSIP
Trade secrets?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
GOSSIP
Trade secrets?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
CIA
Org. with many secrets
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
1%
CIA
Org. with many secrets
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
1%
LOST
Was bested
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
LOST
Was bested
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
INSPO
Muse's bestowal, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
1%
INSPO
Muse's bestowal, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
1%
ILOVETHATFORYOU
"So great, bestie!," and a phonetic hint to 17-, 27-, and 48-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
1%
ILOVETHATFORYOU
"So great, bestie!," and a phonetic hint to 17-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
1%
SIR
Title bestowed on Lewis Hamilton in 2021
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
SIR
Title bestowed on Lewis Hamilton in 2021
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
ANTIRACIST
"How To Be an ___" (bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
ANTIRACIST
"How To Be an ___" (bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi)
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
MAKEFRIENDS
Produce a series about besties in New York?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
1%
MAKEFRIENDS
Produce a series about besties in New York?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
1%
HUSHHUSH
Top-secret
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
1%
HUSHHUSH
Top-secret
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
1%
SUPERBOWLNDA
NFL document intended to protect the secrets of the Big Game?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
1%
SUPERBOWLNDA
NFL document intended to protect the secrets of the Big Game?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
1%
CHAO
Former labor secretary Elaine
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
1%
CHAO
Former labor secretary Elaine
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
1%
FORGIVINGANALLIANCE
Excusing friends who secretly planned a surprise party?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2024
1%
FORGIVINGANALLIANCE
Excusing friends who secretly planned a surprise party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
SPYON
Surveil secretly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2024
1%
SPYON
Surveil secretly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2024
1%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
ARI
Bush press secretary Fleischer
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
ARI
Bush press secretary Fleischer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
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