"Bet first" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 30, 2019. We have 185 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is OPEN with 4 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OPEN
Bet first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2019
99%
OPEN
Bet first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2019
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
8%
ODDSARE
"If I had to bet ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
ODDSARE
"If I had to bet ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
SUREDO
"You bet!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
SUREDO
"You bet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
8%
BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
8%
BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
8%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
8%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
ANTE
Initial poker bet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
ANTE
Initial poker bet
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
CRAPS
Dice game with an easy six bet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
CRAPS
Dice game with an easy six bet
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
MALLSANTA
*Seasonal worker who might wear a fake beard (First in an alphabetic quintet)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical set in Alphabet City
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical set in Alphabet City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
IAGO
Othello's betrayer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
IAGO
Othello's betrayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
USA
Land between Can. and Mex.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
USA
Land between Can. and Mex.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
LHASA
Sacred city of Tibet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LHASA
Sacred city of Tibet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
SHUE
Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
SHUE
Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ZEE
Alphabet ender
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ZEE
Alphabet ender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan monk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan monk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
SHERPA
Tibetan people
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
SHERPA
Tibetan people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
KILO
K, in the NATO alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
KILO
K, in the NATO alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
DALAI
Start of a Tibetan religious title
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
DALAI
Start of a Tibetan religious title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
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RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
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LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
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YAK
Tibetan source of butter
(3)
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Jun 14, 2026
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YAK
Tibetan source of butter
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ONEUP
Get the better of
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
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ONEUP
Get the better of
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YOU
"__ betcha"
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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YOU
"__ betcha"
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1%
ZIMBABWE
Country between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers
(8)
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Jun 3, 2026
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ZIMBABWE
Country between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers
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TSK
"You should know better!"
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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TSK
"You should know better!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
(6)
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May 16, 2026
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CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
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MEND
Make better
(4)
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May 16, 2026
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MEND
Make better
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SUMER
Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates
(5)
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May 16, 2026
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SUMER
Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates
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CAPRICORNPANTS
Apparel worn between December 22 and January 19?
(14)
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May 15, 2026
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CAPRICORNPANTS
Apparel worn between December 22 and January 19?
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SIDEA
Musician's better half?
(5)
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May 14, 2026
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SIDEA
Musician's better half?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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IVE
"__ never been better"
(3)
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May 10, 2026
1%
IVE
"__ never been better"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
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May 3, 2026
1%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ASIA
Tibet's continent
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
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ASIA
Tibet's continent
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SWE
Country between Fin. and Nor.
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
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SWE
Country between Fin. and Nor.
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USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
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USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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OUTDO
Perform better than
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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OUTDO
Perform better than
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
HEAL
Get better
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAL
Get better
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
AKA
Letters between names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
AKA
Letters between names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ARE
"All bets __ off"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ARE
"All bets __ off"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
RUNE
Old Norse alphabet component
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
RUNE
Old Norse alphabet component
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ENVOY
Embassy go-between
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ENVOY
Embassy go-between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ACTS
"Macbeth" quintet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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ACTS
"Macbeth" quintet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
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NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
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PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
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PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ONEUPS
Does better than
(6)
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Mar 29, 2026
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ONEUPS
Does better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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OUTSHONE
Performed better than
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
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OUTSHONE
Performed better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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BLT
Alphabetical order?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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BLT
Alphabetical order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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DAMES
Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Taylor, for two
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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DAMES
Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Taylor, for two
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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IRAQ
Country between Syria and Iran
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
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IRAQ
Country between Syria and Iran
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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PACT
Treaty between nations
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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PACT
Treaty between nations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
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MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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SCOOP
Sherbet serving
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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SCOOP
Sherbet serving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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CHI
Letter between phi and psi
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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CHI
Letter between phi and psi
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
BELLS
Quintet in London’s Elizabeth Tower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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BELLS
Quintet in London’s Elizabeth Tower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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HEALS
Gets all better
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
HEALS
Gets all better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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YETI
Tibetan cryptid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
YETI
Tibetan cryptid
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
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CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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TOP
Be better than
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
TOP
Be better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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STU
Alphabetical nickname
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
STU
Alphabetical nickname
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
(6)
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Feb 16, 2026
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ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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ARDEN
Beauty mogul Elizabeth
(5)
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Feb 15, 2026
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ARDEN
Beauty mogul Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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BIGSUR
Scenic region between Carmel and San Simeon
(6)
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Feb 15, 2026
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BIGSUR
Scenic region between Carmel and San Simeon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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AMUR
River between Russia and China
(4)
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Feb 14, 2026
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AMUR
River between Russia and China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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MALAY
Peninsula between the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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MALAY
Peninsula between the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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AGEGAPS
Differences between some couples
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
AGEGAPS
Differences between some couples
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
BESTSPELLINGALBUM
"Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet," perhaps?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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BESTSPELLINGALBUM
"Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet," perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
AXLES
Bars between wheels
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
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AXLES
Bars between wheels
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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GAP
Space between teeth
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
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GAP
Space between teeth
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
ACAI
Sorbet berry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
ACAI
Sorbet berry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
SOL
Note between fa and la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
SOL
Note between fa and la
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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HIGHROLLER
One regularly experiencing bettor days
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
HIGHROLLER
One regularly experiencing bettor days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
ENTRE
French "between"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
ENTRE
French "between"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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MILE
Distance between markers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
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MILE
Distance between markers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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PACTS
Promises between besties
(5)
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Dec 25, 2025
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PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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SWEDEN
Country between Finland and Norway
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SWEDEN
Country between Finland and Norway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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WHEREON
“Infected be the air __ they ride”: Macbeth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
WHEREON
“Infected be the air __ they ride”: Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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ONT
Province between Man. and Que.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
ONT
Province between Man. and Que.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
YAKBUTTER
Calorific tea ingredient in Tibet
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
YAKBUTTER
Calorific tea ingredient in Tibet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 30, 2019
Letters before QIA
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Chance in a box
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"Small world"
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Make it right
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First two-time Nobelist
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Fat flier?
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Cuts back
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Suffix with violin
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For whom Wednesday is named
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One of a famous 154
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Bet first" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPEN (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Bet first"?
The best answer for "Bet first" is OPEN with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Bet first" been used as a crossword clue?
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It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 30, 2019.