The Universal Crossword puzzle from December 29, 2025 featured the clue "Catcher's stance", and we've found 116 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to SQUAT 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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116 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SQUAT
Catcher's stance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
99%
SQUAT
Catcher's stance
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
99%
CROUCH
Catcher's stance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
99%
CROUCH
Catcher's stance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
8%
POWERPOSE
Confidence-enabling stance
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
POWERPOSE
Confidence-enabling stance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
WEBS
Fly catchers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
WEBS
Fly catchers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
PIKEPOSITION
Diving stance with bent hips and straight legs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
PIKEPOSITION
Diving stance with bent hips and straight legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
BIBS
Lobster catchers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
BIBS
Lobster catchers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
NETS
Fish catchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
NETS
Fish catchers
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
PROVENGLOVES
Guaranteed ball catchers?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
PROVENGLOVES
Guaranteed ball catchers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
STYLEGUIDE
It might specify a stance on the Oxford comma
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
8%
STYLEGUIDE
It might specify a stance on the Oxford comma
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
8%
MITTS
Fastball catchers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
8%
MITTS
Fastball catchers
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
8%
OPINE
Take a stance, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
8%
OPINE
Take a stance, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
8%
TRAPS
Lobster catchers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2024
8%
TRAPS
Lobster catchers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2024
8%
TREEPOSE
Yoga stance also called Vrksasana
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2024
8%
TREEPOSE
Yoga stance also called Vrksasana
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2024
1%
ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
DEMIMOORE
Star of "Ghost" and "The Substance"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
DEMIMOORE
Star of "Ghost" and "The Substance"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
MEAL
Ground substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
MEAL
Ground substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
OHM
Unit of resistance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
OHM
Unit of resistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
DEMI
Moore of "The Substance"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
DEMI
Moore of "The Substance"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OMEGA
Symbol of resistance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
OMEGA
Symbol of resistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
OHMS
Measures of resistance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
OHMS
Measures of resistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ITHELP
Networking assistance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
ITHELP
Networking assistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SLIME
Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo Institute
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SLIME
Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo Institute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
AID
Assistance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
AID
Assistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
MILERS
Middle-distance runners
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
MILERS
Middle-distance runners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ALKALI
High-pH substance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
ALKALI
High-pH substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
SPAN
Bridge distance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
SPAN
Bridge distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
LAST
Go the distance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
LAST
Go the distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
MAYI
Offer of assistance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MAYI
Offer of assistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ATV
Quad bike, for instance: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ATV
Quad bike, for instance: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
OIL
Substance in the Hanukkah miracle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
OIL
Substance in the Hanukkah miracle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
USEME
Offer of assistance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
USEME
Offer of assistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
HAZE
Smog, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
HAZE
Smog, for instance
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
CAULK
Sealing substance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
CAULK
Sealing substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
CASE
Set of circumstances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CASE
Set of circumstances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
DYES
Coloring substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
DYES
Coloring substances
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
EMIL
Distance runner Zátopek
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
EMIL
Distance runner Zátopek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
YDS
NFL distances: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
YDS
NFL distances: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
AFAR
In the distance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
AFAR
In the distance
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
GOO
Slimy substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
GOO
Slimy substance
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
MILE
Distance between markers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MILE
Distance between markers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
MEGOHM
Insulation resistance tester's unit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
MEGOHM
Insulation resistance tester's unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
CHEMICAL
Substance in an Erlenmeyer flask, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
CHEMICAL
Substance in an Erlenmeyer flask, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
ESTATE
Downton Abbey, for instance
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ESTATE
Downton Abbey, for instance
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ACID
Low-pH substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
ACID
Low-pH substance
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
METERS
Olympic distance measures
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
METERS
Olympic distance measures
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
WEED
Maui Wowie, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
WEED
Maui Wowie, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
AAA
Roadside assistance grp.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
AAA
Roadside assistance grp.
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
LYES
Caustic substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LYES
Caustic substances
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
MATH
Trig, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
MATH
Trig, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
VET
Retired grunt, for instance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
VET
Retired grunt, for instance
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
APART
At a distance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
APART
At a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
AIRKISSES
Smooches that go the distance?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
AIRKISSES
Smooches that go the distance?
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
ADAPTOGEN
Substance in herbal medicine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
ADAPTOGEN
Substance in herbal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
CALLSTO
Summons from a distance
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
CALLSTO
Summons from a distance
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
TELEHEALTH
Option for long-distance medical consultations
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
TELEHEALTH
Option for long-distance medical consultations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
MARGARETQUALLEY
"The Substance" Golden Globe nominee
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
MARGARETQUALLEY
"The Substance" Golden Globe nominee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
1%
OLEIC
___ acid (soapmaker's substance)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
1%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
BASE
High-pH substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
1%
BASE
High-pH substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
1%
TAR
Paving substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
TAR
Paving substance
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
GEL
Hairstyling substance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
GEL
Hairstyling substance
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
FAR
At a distance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
FAR
At a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
METRES
Units of distance, to a Brit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
METRES
Units of distance, to a Brit
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
SITCH
Circumstance, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
SITCH
Circumstance, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
TWISTOFFATE
Unexpected change in circumstances
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TWISTOFFATE
Unexpected change in circumstances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
SPOT
Notice from a distance, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
SPOT
Notice from a distance, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
ICE
Substance that may be crushed or cubed
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
ICE
Substance that may be crushed or cubed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
KMS
Canadian units of distance, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
KMS
Canadian units of distance, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
SOAP
Cleaning substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
1%
SOAP
Cleaning substance
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
1%
FREECLIMB
Scale without assistance
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
1%
FREECLIMB
Scale without assistance
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
1%
ABRIDETOOFAR
Cause of longing in a long-distance marriage?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
ABRIDETOOFAR
Cause of longing in a long-distance marriage?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
LOSE
Go bankrupt in Monopoly, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
1%
LOSE
Go bankrupt in Monopoly, for instance
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
1%
GOOP
Sticky substance
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
GOOP
Sticky substance
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
DINO
T. rex, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
1%
DINO
T. rex, for instance
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
1%
WATER
Substance that can be holy or hard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
WATER
Substance that can be holy or hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
EDGE
Hem, for instance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
EDGE
Hem, for instance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
ALITTLEHELPHERE
"Could I get some assistance?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
ALITTLEHELPHERE
"Could I get some assistance?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
PACES
Treasure map distances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
1%
PACES
Treasure map distances
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
1%
INERTIA
Resistance to change
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
INERTIA
Resistance to change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
1%
APE
Gorilla, for instance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
1%
APE
Gorilla, for instance
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
1%
MARSLANDER
Viking 1 or Viking 2, for instance
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
1%
MARSLANDER
Viking 1 or Viking 2, for instance
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
1%
HEFT
Substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
1%
HEFT
Substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
1%
NAP
The __ Ministry: "Rest Is Resistance" organization
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
NAP
The __ Ministry: "Rest Is Resistance" organization
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
SALE
10% off, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
SALE
10% off, for instance
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
COW
Heifer, for instance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2024
1%
COW
Heifer, for instance
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
1%
SKYPEDATE
Hangout for a long-distance couple
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
1%
SKYPEDATE
Hangout for a long-distance couple
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
1%
FIST
A raised one symbolizes resistance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
1%
FIST
A raised one symbolizes resistance
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
1%
MILER
Distance runner
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
1%
MILER
Distance runner
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
1%
ACIDS
Low-pH substances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
ACIDS
Low-pH substances
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
DEBRIS
Flotsam, for instance
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
DEBRIS
Flotsam, for instance
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
HELP
"A little assistance here!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
1%
HELP
"A little assistance here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
1%
ALONE
Without assistance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
ALONE
Without assistance
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
FONDANT
Cake decorator's substance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
1%
FONDANT
Cake decorator's substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
1%
OXIDE
Rust, for instance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
1%
OXIDE
Rust, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
1%
CLASS
Chemistry 101, for instance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2024
1%
CLASS
Chemistry 101, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2024
1%
RODE
Took the bus, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
1%
RODE
Took the bus, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
1%
EGO
*For instance: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
EGO
*For instance: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
EXIST
Have substance
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
1%
EXIST
Have substance
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
1%
SNORINGCAT
Noisily napping Manx, for instance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
1%
SNORINGCAT
Noisily napping Manx, for instance?
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
1%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
1%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
1%
INK
Substance spread with a quill
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2024
1%
INK
Substance spread with a quill
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
1%
MEATY
Full of substance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
MEATY
Full of substance
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
AGAR
Substance in a petri dish
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2024
1%
AGAR
Substance in a petri dish
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2024
1%
MILES
Quite a distance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
MILES
Quite a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
LASTS
Goes the distance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2024
1%
LASTS
Goes the distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2024
1%
PHEROMONES
Attractive substances
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2024
1%
PHEROMONES
Attractive substances
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2024
1%
FACTORS
Contributing circumstances
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2024
1%
FACTORS
Contributing circumstances
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2024
1%
LEAST
Path of __ resistance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
1%
LEAST
Path of __ resistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
1%
FAX
Long-distance copy
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
1%
FAX
Long-distance copy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Catcher's stance" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 116 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SQUAT (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Catcher's stance"?
The best answer for "Catcher's stance" is SQUAT with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include CROUCH (6 letters).
Where has "Catcher's stance" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 29, 2025.