Crossword Answer For
"Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 3, 2023 Answers
We've analysed the crossword clue ""Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on June 3, 2023 and found 164 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is PUTONAHAPPYFACE (15 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
Answer For "Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid:
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164 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PUTONAHAPPYFACE
"Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2023
99%
PUTONAHAPPYFACE
"Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2023
11%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
11%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
11%
EYESONME
"Look here!" ... or a phonetic hint to 10 pairs of letters in this puzzle's grid
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
11%
EYESONME
"Look here!" ... or a phonetic hint to 10 pairs of letters in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
8%
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
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
8%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
8%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
8%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
8%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
OLE
World Cup cheer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
OLE
World Cup cheer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
4%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
AVENUE
City grid feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
AVENUE
City grid feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
GOTEAM
Fan's cheer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
GOTEAM
Fan's cheer
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
RAH
Pep squad cheer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
4%
RAH
Pep squad cheer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
TGIF
End-of-the-week cheer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
4%
TGIF
End-of-the-week cheer
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
4%
OLEOLE
Repetitive futbol cheer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
OLEOLE
Repetitive futbol cheer
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
4%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
4%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
4%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
4%
IROCK
Self-congratulatory cheer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
4%
IROCK
Self-congratulatory cheer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
4%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
4%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
PIC
Insta grid item
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
4%
PIC
Insta grid item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
LASER
Element of a security grid in many an action film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
4%
LASER
Element of a security grid in many an action film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
4%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
4%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
4%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
4%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
4%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
4%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
4%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
4%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
4%
STREET
Part of an urban grid
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
4%
STREET
Part of an urban grid
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
4%
SUDOKU
Numerical puzzle with a 9x9 grid
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
4%
SUDOKU
Numerical puzzle with a 9x9 grid
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
4%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
4%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
4%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
4%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
4%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
4%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
4%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
4%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
4%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
4%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
4%
BEAUTYBLENDER
Cosmetics brand with an iconic teardrop-shaped sponge ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
4%
BEAUTYBLENDER
Cosmetics brand with an iconic teardrop-shaped sponge ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
4%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
4%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
4%
FIFTY
With 39-Across, like an even split ... and a hint to a pair of Roman numerals in the starred clues' answers
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
4%
FIFTY
With 39-Across, like an even split ... and a hint to a pair of Roman numerals in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
4%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
4%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
4%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
4%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
4%
WHATSPOPPIN
"How's it goin'?"... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
4%
WHATSPOPPIN
"How's it goin'?"... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
4%
TOPDOLLAR
Maximum amount being paid, and a hint to 3-, 9- and 25-Down
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
4%
TOPDOLLAR
Maximum amount being paid, and a hint to 3-, 9- and 25-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
4%
LATTICE
Wooden grid
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
4%
LATTICE
Wooden grid
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
4%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
DRIVESUPAWALL
Irritates to no end ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
4%
DRIVESUPAWALL
Irritates to no end ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
4%
DRAWCONCLUSIONS
What Sherlock Holmes may do ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 27- and 49-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
4%
DRAWCONCLUSIONS
What Sherlock Holmes may do ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 27- and 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
4%
GETOFFTHEGROUND
Successfully start a new project, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 52-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
4%
GETOFFTHEGROUND
Successfully start a new project, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 52-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
4%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
4%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
4%
TURNONAD
With 69-Across, change quickly, and a hint to completing three other long answers in this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
4%
TURNONAD
With 69-Across, change quickly, and a hint to completing three other long answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
1%
OLES
Fútbol cheers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
OLES
Fútbol cheers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ILSA
Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ILSA
Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 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%
TRAFFICSNARL
Rush hour gridlock
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TRAFFICSNARL
Rush hour gridlock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 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%
PERKUP
Become more cheerful
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
PERKUP
Become more cheerful
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
FAN
Person cheering from the sidelines
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
1%
FAN
Person cheering from the sidelines
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
1%
BRAVOS
Opera house cheers
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
1%
BRAVOS
Opera house cheers
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
1%
RAHS
Stadium cheers
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
RAHS
Stadium cheers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
YER
"Harry -- ___ a wizard" (Hagrid)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
YER
"Harry -- ___ a wizard" (Hagrid)
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 3, 2023
Bit of hair gel
Crossword Clue
Pays to play
Crossword Clue
Noah's craft
Crossword Clue
Part of EVOO
Crossword Clue
"We totally should!"
Crossword Clue
Levi's competitor
Crossword Clue
Is hopelessly unaware
Crossword Clue
Sheer joy
Crossword Clue
They can get traffic at all hours
Crossword Clue
Grating noise
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 164 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PUTONAHAPPYFACE (15 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid"?
The best answer for ""Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid" is PUTONAHAPPYFACE with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Cheer up!" ... and a hint to this puzzle's grid" 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 June 3, 2023.