Crossword Answer For
Chess pieces often moved first
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 19, 2025 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Chess pieces often moved first"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 19, 2025. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 194 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is PAWNS (5 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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99%
PAWNS
Chess pieces often moved first
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Feb 19, 2025
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PAWNS
Chess pieces often moved first
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
6%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
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Mar 1, 2026
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
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3%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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Sep 24, 2026
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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APART
To pieces
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APART
To pieces
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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Sep 13, 2026
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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LEADS
Goes first
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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ROOK
Corner chess piece
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Sep 10, 2026
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ROOK
Corner chess piece
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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ERTES
Some deco pieces
(5)
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ERTES
Some deco pieces
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
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Sep 1, 2026
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ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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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)
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Aug 17, 2026
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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
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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REPS
Set pieces
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REPS
Set pieces
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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Aug 13, 2026
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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Aug 3, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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RARE
Not often seen
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RARE
Not often seen
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NEWLY
For the first time
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NEWLY
For the first time
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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WON
Was first
(3)
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WON
Was first
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BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
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BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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EST
Population fig., often
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
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WIN
Finish first
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DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
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DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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WILL
Last words, often
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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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APR
Easter mo., often
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ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
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ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
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RIPUP
Tear to pieces
(5)
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RIPUP
Tear to pieces
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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EMAIL
Username, often
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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May 30, 2026
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
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May 12, 2026
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
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May 9, 2026
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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MORSELS
Small pieces
(7)
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MORSELS
Small pieces
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ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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ART
Messy class, often
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
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ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
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LED
Went first
(3)
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LED
Went first
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
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OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
(6)
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Apr 9, 2026
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CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
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TILES
Backsplash pieces
(5)
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TILES
Backsplash pieces
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
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COM
URL ending, often
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LEAD
Go first
(4)
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LEAD
Go first
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
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Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
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Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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RARELY
Not often
(6)
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RARELY
Not often
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
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AIDES
Interns, often
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IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
(3)
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IBM
Pioneer in chess engines
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
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Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
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ESPN
Channel with baseball and diving chess
(4)
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ESPN
Channel with baseball and diving chess
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
RENDS
Tears to pieces
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
RENDS
Tears to pieces
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
DICE
Boggle pieces
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
DICE
Boggle pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
OPEDS
Newspaper opinion pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEDS
Newspaper opinion pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
OVERIT
"I've moved on"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
3%
OVERIT
"I've moved on"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
HOTHEADED
Easily moved?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
HOTHEADED
Easily moved?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
WOOL
Product removed by shear force?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
WOOL
Product removed by shear force?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
EVENED
Removed bumps from
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
EVENED
Removed bumps from
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LINT
Stuff removed from a dryer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LINT
Stuff removed from a dryer
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 19, 2025
Oceania nation whose official currency is the U.S. dollar
Crossword Clue
Tropical vacation "souvenir"
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Part of an award quartet
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The Scarecrow's desire in "The Wizard of Oz"
Crossword Clue
Wood chopper
Crossword Clue
___ bun (tousled hairstyle)
Crossword Clue
Baby-bringing bird
Crossword Clue
Title for MLK
Crossword Clue
Traditional pizzelle flavoring
Crossword Clue
*One for the money? (Note how many words are in each starred clue's answer)
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Chess pieces often moved first" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAWNS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Chess pieces often moved first"?
The best answer for "Chess pieces often moved first" is PAWNS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Chess pieces often moved first" 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 February 19, 2025.