Crossword Answer For
Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 5, 2021 Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
CHARACTERSKETCH
Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2021
99%
CHARACTERSKETCH
Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2021
8%
ITALIAN
Language of the clue at 39-Down
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
8%
ITALIAN
Language of the clue at 39-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
6%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
6%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
6%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
6%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
6%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
6%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
6%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
6%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
6%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
6%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
6%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
6%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
6%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
6%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
6%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
6%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
6%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
6%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
6%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
6%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
6%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
6%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
6%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
6%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
6%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
6%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
6%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
6%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
6%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
6%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
6%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
6%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
6%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
6%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
6%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
6%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
6%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
6%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
6%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
6%
ENDS
Winds down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
6%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
6%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
6%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
6%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
6%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
6%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
6%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
6%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
6%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
6%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
6%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
6%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
6%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
6%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
6%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
6%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
6%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
6%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
6%
TANK
Go down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
6%
TANK
Go down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
6%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
6%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
6%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
6%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
6%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
6%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
6%
DIS
Put down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
6%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
6%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
6%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
6%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
6%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
6%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
6%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
6%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
6%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
6%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
6%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
6%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
6%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
6%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
6%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
6%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
6%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
6%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
6%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
6%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
6%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
6%
ERODE
Wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
6%
ERODE
Wear down
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
6%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
6%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
6%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
6%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
6%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
6%
SINK
Go down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
6%
SINK
Go down
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
6%
JOT
Take (down)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
6%
JOT
Take (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
6%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
6%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
6%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
6%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
6%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
6%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
6%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
6%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
6%
ATE
Wolfed down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
6%
ATE
Wolfed down
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
6%
FELL
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
6%
FELL
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
6%
EAT
Chow down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
6%
EAT
Chow down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
6%
EASY
"Slow down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
6%
EASY
"Slow down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
6%
MIRE
Bog down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
6%
MIRE
Bog down
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
6%
RENDER
Melt down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
6%
RENDER
Melt down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
6%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
6%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
6%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
6%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
EYRE
Lowood attendee of literature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
EYRE
Lowood attendee of literature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
UNTAPE
Take off a certain adhesive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
UNTAPE
Take off a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
GLUED
Put on a certain adhesive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
GLUED
Put on a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
ASSURE
Make certain
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
2%
ASSURE
Make certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
IFFY
Not certain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
IFFY
Not certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
DOONE
Lorna of literature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
DOONE
Lorna of literature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
AMS
Pro-___ (certain golf tourneys)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
AMS
Pro-___ (certain golf tourneys)
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
META
Like this clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
2%
META
Like this clue
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
2%
DOTNET
Last part of a certain URL
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
DOTNET
Last part of a certain URL
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
YEAHIMSURE
"100% certain!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
YEAHIMSURE
"100% certain!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
OPERATOR
Forklift ___ (certain warehouse worker)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
OPERATOR
Forklift ___ (certain warehouse worker)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
BOY
U2's debut album, or a certain child
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
BOY
U2's debut album, or a certain child
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on November 5, 2021
Fateful day for Caesar
Crossword Clue
Feature to consider
Crossword Clue
Cried
Crossword Clue
Word that summons a waiter?
Crossword Clue
Smell from a kitchen
Crossword Clue
Greenish blue
Crossword Clue
Baby's first word, sometimes
Crossword Clue
"Grande" women
Crossword Clue
Istanbul native
Crossword Clue
Japanese wheat noodle
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CHARACTERSKETCH (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?"?
The best answer for "Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?" is CHARACTERSKETCH with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Certain description in literature ... or the clue for 38-Across, 3-Down, 7-Down or 11-Down?" 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 November 5, 2021.