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Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 17, 2020 Answers
The clue "Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on March 17, 2020 has 193 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that ENDGAME (7 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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193 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
ENDGAME
Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2020
99%
ENDGAME
Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2020
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
3%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
3%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
3%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
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%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
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
3%
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%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
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1%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
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1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
IDO
Rite answer
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1%
NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
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1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SETS
Tennis match units
(4)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
SETS
Tennis match units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
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1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
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1%
ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
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1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
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1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
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1%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
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1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
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1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
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1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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1%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
AIRY
Light as can be
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1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
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1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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1%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
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1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
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1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
TUNIS
North African capital
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1%
HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
HMART
Korean-American grocery store
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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1%
TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAPER
Slender candle
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1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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1%
GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
GNUS
African antelopes
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1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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1%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SWORE
Gave one's word
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1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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1%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
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1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
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1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
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1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
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SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
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1%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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IWIN
"Game, set, match"
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
IWIN
"Game, set, match"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
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1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
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1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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SPAR
Train for a boxing match
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
SPAR
Train for a boxing match
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1%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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1%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
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1%
BEL
__ canto
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
BEL
__ canto
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1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
NEE
Alumna bio word
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1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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1%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
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1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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1%
TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
TITI
South American monkey
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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1%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
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
(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%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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BALL
Blast
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
ALAS
Woeful word
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
DOLL
American Girl product
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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THAN
Comparison word
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
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1%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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GAIT
Trot or canter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SET
Tennis match part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
SET
Tennis match part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
EVEN
Equally matched
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Equally matched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 17, 2020
Answered
Crossword Clue
*Ready to set sail, say
Crossword Clue
Diplomatic rep.
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Machines with Windows, briefly
Crossword Clue
More tired
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Foe of Chiang
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Swing, jazz or rock 'n' roll
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*1950s sitcom co-star
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Early internet company
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Investor's purchase: Abbr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ENDGAME (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have"?
The best answer for "Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have" is ENDGAME with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Chess match climax, and what the last word of each answer to a starred clue can have" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 17, 2020.