Crossword Answer For
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 15, 2025 Answers
Have you been trying to solve "Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme"? This clue was published in the Universal Crossword crossword on May 15, 2025. We maintain a database of crossword solutions and found 187 possible answers for this clue. SPRINGBREAK (11 letters) is our top recommendation at 99% confidence.
Answer For Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme:
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187 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
99%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
10%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
10%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
8%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
5%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
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
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy League school in New Haven
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy League school in New Haven
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
ROCKETSCIENCE
Hard stuff in school
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
ROCKETSCIENCE
Hard stuff in school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
THESIS
Grad school hurdle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
THESIS
Grad school hurdle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
ANAT
Med school subj.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
3%
ANAT
Med school subj.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
3%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
UNTAPE
Take off a certain adhesive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
UNTAPE
Take off a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
GLUED
Put on a certain adhesive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
GLUED
Put on a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
3%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
3%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
3%
RICE
Texas school with an owl mascot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
RICE
Texas school with an owl mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
DOG
Obedience school attendee
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
3%
DOG
Obedience school attendee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
3%
ASSURE
Make certain
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
ASSURE
Make certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
ESL
Night school subj.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
ESL
Night school subj.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
ETON
Collar named for an elite school
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
ETON
Collar named for an elite school
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
TCU
Ft. Worth school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
TCU
Ft. Worth school
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
ENGR
Many a tech school grad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
ENGR
Many a tech school grad
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
IFFY
Not certain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
IFFY
Not certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
MED
__ school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
MED
__ school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
DITCH
Skip, as school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
DITCH
Skip, as school
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
TWEENSPEEDS
Data from a middle school track meet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
TWEENSPEEDS
Data from a middle school track meet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
BFA
Film school deg.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
BFA
Film school deg.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
KITCHENSTAPLES
Metal fasteners at a culinary school?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
KITCHENSTAPLES
Metal fasteners at a culinary school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
SCUBADIVE
Get tanked on a tropical vacation?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
SCUBADIVE
Get tanked on a tropical vacation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
AMS
Pro-___ (certain golf tourneys)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
AMS
Pro-___ (certain golf tourneys)
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMORY
Atlanta school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
EMORY
Atlanta school
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
DOTNET
Last part of a certain URL
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOTNET
Last part of a certain URL
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
BALI
Indonesian vacation spot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
BALI
Indonesian vacation spot
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
RPI
Upstate NY school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
RPI
Upstate NY school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
GPAS
High school stats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
GPAS
High school stats
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
PBJ
Many a school sammie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
PBJ
Many a school sammie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
NECKTIE
Part of some school uniforms
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
NECKTIE
Part of some school uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
YEAHIMSURE
"100% certain!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
YEAHIMSURE
"100% certain!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
OPERATOR
Forklift ___ (certain warehouse worker)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
OPERATOR
Forklift ___ (certain warehouse worker)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
BOY
U2's debut album, or a certain child
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
BOY
U2's debut album, or a certain child
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
DIORAMA
Elementary school shoebox project
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
DIORAMA
Elementary school shoebox project
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
3%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
LEARNERSPERM
Beauty school treatment?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
LEARNERSPERM
Beauty school treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
3%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
SURER
More certain
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
SURER
More certain
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
3%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
YOUWILLBEMYSTICS
Message to a graduating class at an occult school?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
YOUWILLBEMYSTICS
Message to a graduating class at an occult school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
SDSU
SoCal school for the Aztecs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
SDSU
SoCal school for the Aztecs
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
DOTEDU
End of a school email address
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
3%
DOTEDU
End of a school email address
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
3%
ISLE
Beachy vacation spot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
ISLE
Beachy vacation spot
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ERASER
Pink school supply
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
ERASER
Pink school supply
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
OOO
Letters meaning "I'm on vacation"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
OOO
Letters meaning "I'm on vacation"
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
SNOW
Reason for a day off school
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
SNOW
Reason for a day off school
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
3%
FLEWHOME
Came back from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
3%
UMIAMI
Hurricanes' school, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
3%
UMIAMI
Hurricanes' school, informally
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
3%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
3%
EMAIL
Common accumulation during vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
3%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
3%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
3%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
TAN
Caribbean vacation souvenir?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
TAN
Caribbean vacation souvenir?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
SCAM
Call offering you a free vacation, probably
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
SCAM
Call offering you a free vacation, probably
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
LLBEANCUTS
Styles in which certain outdoorsy clothes are trimmed?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
LLBEANCUTS
Styles in which certain outdoorsy clothes are trimmed?
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
ABSENT
Not at school
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
ABSENT
Not at school
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
3%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
SIT
Basic command at obedience school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
SIT
Basic command at obedience school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
NESTER
Empty ___ (certain parent)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
3%
NESTER
Empty ___ (certain parent)
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
3%
TOT
Nursery school student
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
3%
TOT
Nursery school student
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
3%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
3%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
3%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
3%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
3%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
3%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
3%
BUS
Word with school or party
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
3%
BUS
Word with school or party
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
3%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
3%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
3%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
3%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
3%
USC
L.A. school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
3%
USC
L.A. school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
3%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
3%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
3%
FISHNET
Fabric for certain stockings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
3%
FISHNET
Fabric for certain stockings
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
3%
UOFA
Tucson school, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
3%
UOFA
Tucson school, for short
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
3%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
3%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
3%
TECH
Pt. of some school names
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
3%
TECH
Pt. of some school names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
3%
YALELAW
New Haven school for an aspiring justice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
YALELAW
New Haven school for an aspiring justice
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
GMAT
B-school entry req.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
GMAT
B-school entry req.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
HEP
Old-school cool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
HEP
Old-school cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
THEE
Old-school "you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
THEE
Old-school "you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
RETRO
Old-school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
RETRO
Old-school
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 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%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TEEN
Typical high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
TEEN
Typical high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
CEO
Possible title for a B-school grad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
CEO
Possible title for a B-school grad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERRORBARS
Representation of uncertainty on a graph
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERRORBARS
Representation of uncertainty on a graph
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
PLAY
Enjoy recess in a schoolyard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
PLAY
Enjoy recess in a schoolyard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
DAYCARE
Place to drop off preschoolers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
DAYCARE
Place to drop off preschoolers
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
IVIES
Octet of elite schools
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
IVIES
Octet of elite schools
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
TOUCHANDGO
Very uncertain
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
TOUCHANDGO
Very uncertain
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
COMET
Extraterrestrial visitor, certainly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
COMET
Extraterrestrial visitor, certainly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
ABCS
Preschool basics
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
ABCS
Preschool basics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 15, 2025
"Sexy" Beatles woman
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Thin puff of smoke
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Ski lift
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Lotion bottle letters
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Calculator with beads
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Prefix with "potent"
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Romantic boo
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Cinematographer's concern (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
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Donkey Kong or King Kong (... this answer's first two)
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Admits guilt in
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SPRINGBREAK (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme" is SPRINGBREAK with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme" 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 May 15, 2025.