The Universal Crossword puzzle from February 22, 2021 featured the clue "Birthday desserts", and we've found 98 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to CAKES as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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98 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CAKES
Birthday desserts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2021
99%
CAKES
Birthday desserts
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2021
8%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
PIES
Baked desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
PIES
Baked desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
8%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
8%
ECARD
Online birthday greeting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
8%
ECARD
Online birthday greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
8%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
NUDE
In one's birthday suit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
NUDE
In one's birthday suit
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
SARALEE
Big name in frozen desserts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
SARALEE
Big name in frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
YEAR
What a birthday candle represents
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
YEAR
What a birthday candle represents
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
TRIPLETS
Three siblings with the same birthday
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
TRIPLETS
Three siblings with the same birthday
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
SARA
__ Lee desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
SARA
__ Lee desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
AGE
Number on a birthday card
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
8%
AGE
Number on a birthday card
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
8%
PARTYHATS
Conical adornments for birthday celebrants
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
PARTYHATS
Conical adornments for birthday celebrants
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
SHERBETS
Fruity, frozen desserts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
SHERBETS
Fruity, frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
AUNATUREL
In one's birthday suit
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
AUNATUREL
In one's birthday suit
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
SWEET
Like most desserts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
SWEET
Like most desserts
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
PINATA
Candy holder at a birthday party
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
PINATA
Candy holder at a birthday party
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
TREATSTO
Buys for, as a birthday dinner
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
TREATSTO
Buys for, as a birthday dinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
NAKED
In one's birthday suit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
8%
NAKED
In one's birthday suit
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
8%
TARTS
Fruity desserts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
TARTS
Fruity desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
LIT
Like birthday candles before a wish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
8%
LIT
Like birthday candles before a wish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
8%
UNLIT
Like birthday candles during dinner
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
8%
UNLIT
Like birthday candles during dinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
8%
ICES
Frozen desserts
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
8%
ICES
Frozen desserts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
8%
PARTYLINES
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you," e.g.?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
8%
PARTYLINES
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you," e.g.?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
8%
CELEBRATE
Have a birthday party, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
CELEBRATE
Have a birthday party, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
CAKEBATTER
Precursor to getting one's just desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
8%
CAKEBATTER
Precursor to getting one's just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
8%
MINCEMEATPIES
Holiday desserts
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
8%
MINCEMEATPIES
Holiday desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
8%
RICH
Like calorie-dense desserts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
8%
RICH
Like calorie-dense desserts
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
8%
QUINCEJELLY
Sweet spread for a teen's birthday celebration?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
QUINCEJELLY
Sweet spread for a teen's birthday celebration?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
GELATI
Frozen Italian desserts
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
GELATI
Frozen Italian desserts
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
LEO
Zodiac sign for one with an August 6 birthday
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2024
8%
LEO
Zodiac sign for one with an August 6 birthday
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
8%
COMPOTES
Fruit desserts
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
8%
COMPOTES
Fruit desserts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
8%
MAKEAWISH
Words said over a lit birthday cake, and upon the start of 17-, 26-, or 42-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
8%
MAKEAWISH
Words said over a lit birthday cake, and upon the start of 17-, 26-, or 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
8%
RUMCAKES
Liquor-soaked desserts
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
8%
RUMCAKES
Liquor-soaked desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
8%
MAKESAWISH
What one does before blowing out birthday candles
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2024
8%
MAKESAWISH
What one does before blowing out birthday candles
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2024
8%
BRANDYSNAPS
British desserts similar to cannoli
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
8%
BRANDYSNAPS
British desserts similar to cannoli
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
APPLETARTS
Delicious desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
8%
APPLETARTS
Delicious desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
8%
SKINNYDIP
*Go swimming in one's birthday suit
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
8%
SKINNYDIP
*Go swimming in one's birthday suit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
8%
PIEDISHES
They hold flaky desserts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2023
8%
PIEDISHES
They hold flaky desserts
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2023
8%
QUINCEANERA
Girl who has a special 15th birthday celebration
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
8%
QUINCEANERA
Girl who has a special 15th birthday celebration
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
8%
LOWCAL
Like many guilt-free desserts
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
8%
LOWCAL
Like many guilt-free desserts
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
8%
ONESIE
First birthday suit, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
8%
ONESIE
First birthday suit, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
8%
LAS
"__ Mañanitas": Mexican birthday song
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
8%
LAS
"__ Mañanitas": Mexican birthday song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
8%
SAVEYOURBREATH
Good advice for a complainer / Bad advice for someone blowing out birthday candles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2023
8%
SAVEYOURBREATH
Good advice for a complainer / Bad advice for someone blowing out birthday candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2023
8%
AGEONE
Milestone birthday
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
8%
AGEONE
Milestone birthday
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
8%
RELIT
Like candles at a birthday party for twins, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2023
8%
RELIT
Like candles at a birthday party for twins, often
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2023
8%
GOYOUROWNWAYSARA
"Time to blaze a trail in frozen desserts, Ms. Lee"
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
8%
GOYOUROWNWAYSARA
"Time to blaze a trail in frozen desserts, Ms. Lee"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
8%
SAVINGSBOUND
Like the birthday money from Grandma to a responsible kid?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
8%
SAVINGSBOUND
Like the birthday money from Grandma to a responsible kid?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
8%
MENU
One may have just desserts
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2023
8%
MENU
One may have just desserts
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2023
8%
CAKESHOP
Place to buy frosted desserts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2023
8%
CAKESHOP
Place to buy frosted desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2023
8%
BELATED
Like some birthday cards
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 5, 2023
8%
BELATED
Like some birthday cards
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 5, 2023
8%
MANY
"And ___ more" (birthday song addition)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2023
8%
MANY
"And ___ more" (birthday song addition)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2023
8%
EDYS
Ice cream brand with a birthday cake flavor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2023
8%
EDYS
Ice cream brand with a birthday cake flavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2023
8%
ELMO
Muppet whose birthday is February 3
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2023
8%
ELMO
Muppet whose birthday is February 3
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2023
8%
BRICKCANDLES
Decorations for a "Bob the Builder" birthday cake?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
8%
BRICKCANDLES
Decorations for a "Bob the Builder" birthday cake?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
8%
AWISH
“Make —!” (birthday cry)
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
8%
AWISH
“Make —!” (birthday cry)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
8%
SUIT
Word after "bathing" or "birthday"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2022
8%
SUIT
Word after "bathing" or "birthday"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2022
8%
BAREDITALL
Got in one's birthday suit
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2022
8%
BAREDITALL
Got in one's birthday suit
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
CRISPS
Fruity desserts
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 6, 2022
8%
CRISPS
Fruity desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 6, 2022
8%
SLIPUP
Mention the surprise party to the birthday girl, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
8%
SLIPUP
Mention the surprise party to the birthday girl, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
8%
CREAMPIES
Famed Boston desserts
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 25, 2022
8%
CREAMPIES
Famed Boston desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 25, 2022
8%
TOYS
Second birthday gifts, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2022
8%
TOYS
Second birthday gifts, often
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
8%
CAKEPOPS
Bite-size desserts on sticks
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2022
8%
CAKEPOPS
Bite-size desserts on sticks
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2022
8%
EVENT
Baby shower or birthday
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2022
8%
EVENT
Baby shower or birthday
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2022
8%
SMORES
Camping desserts
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
8%
SMORES
Camping desserts
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
8%
ELEVENTY
"I am __-one today!": Bilbo Baggins, a year after his 110th birthday
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2022
8%
ELEVENTY
"I am __-one today!": Bilbo Baggins, a year after his 110th birthday
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2022
8%
JAN
MLK's birthday month
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2021
8%
JAN
MLK's birthday month
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2021
8%
HATS
Conical items at birthday parties
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2021
8%
HATS
Conical items at birthday parties
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2021
8%
CAKETASTING
When to sample wedding desserts
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2021
8%
CAKETASTING
When to sample wedding desserts
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2021
8%
NOFAT
Like some diet desserts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2021
8%
NOFAT
Like some diet desserts
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2021
8%
NUTTY
Like some crunchy desserts
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2021
8%
NUTTY
Like some crunchy desserts
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
8%
PUDDINGS
Creamy desserts
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 6, 2021
8%
PUDDINGS
Creamy desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 6, 2021
8%
ICER
"Happy birthday" writer, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2021
8%
ICER
"Happy birthday" writer, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2021
8%
WISH
Blow out birthday candles, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2021
8%
WISH
Blow out birthday candles, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2021
8%
AGAR
Thickener in Asian desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2020
8%
AGAR
Thickener in Asian desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2020
8%
MUDPIES
Ice cream desserts
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 19, 2020
8%
MUDPIES
Ice cream desserts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 19, 2020
8%
DIRT
Crushed Oreos, in some desserts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
8%
DIRT
Crushed Oreos, in some desserts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
8%
TORTES
Rich desserts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2020
8%
TORTES
Rich desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2020
8%
BLUEBERRYPIES
Fruit-filled desserts
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2020
8%
BLUEBERRYPIES
Fruit-filled desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2020
8%
ECARDS
Some last-minute birthday greetings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2020
8%
ECARDS
Some last-minute birthday greetings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2020
8%
ANDONE
... __ to grow on: extra birthday cake candle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2020
8%
ANDONE
... __ to grow on: extra birthday cake candle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2020
8%
MELBAS
Peach — (desserts)
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 19, 2020
8%
MELBAS
Peach — (desserts)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
8%
PARTY
Word with "political" or "birthday"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2020
8%
PARTY
Word with "political" or "birthday"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2020
8%
MOUSSES
Rich desserts
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 14, 2020
8%
MOUSSES
Rich desserts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 2020
8%
LEMONPIES
Tangy desserts
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 10, 2020
8%
LEMONPIES
Tangy desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 10, 2020
8%
OLDEST
Needing the most birthday candles
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2020
8%
OLDEST
Needing the most birthday candles
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2020
8%
PARFAITS
Layered desserts
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 27, 2019
8%
PARFAITS
Layered desserts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 27, 2019
8%
EMOJI
Tiny birthday cake, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2019
8%
EMOJI
Tiny birthday cake, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2019
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
AGES
Celebrates birthdays
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
AGES
Celebrates birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
APRIL
Half-birthday month for someone born in October
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
1%
APRIL
Half-birthday month for someone born in October
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
POSTWAR
Like boomers' birthdays
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2021
1%
POSTWAR
Like boomers' birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2021
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 22, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Birthday desserts" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 98 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CAKES (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Birthday desserts"?
The best answer for "Birthday desserts" is CAKES with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Birthday desserts" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 22, 2021.