Stuck on "CIA forerunner" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on August 11, 2025 and we've identified 179 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. OSS (3 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OSS
CIA forerunner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
99%
OSS
CIA forerunner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
8%
WII
Nintendo Switch forerunner
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
WII
Nintendo Switch forerunner
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
VENEER
Superficial layer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
VENEER
Superficial layer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
OPS
Word after photo or special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
OPS
Word after photo or special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
OSAKA
Financial center in Honshu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
OSAKA
Financial center in Honshu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
JDATE
Social app with a synagogue directory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EDICT
Official order
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
EDICT
Official order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
TAG
Identify on social media
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAG
Identify on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ALTS
Secondary social media accounts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALTS
Secondary social media accounts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
EVENT
Special occasion
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
EVENT
Special occasion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
BUMPERDEALS
Special offers at a body shop?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
BUMPERDEALS
Special offers at a body shop?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
HEIR
Will beneficiary
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
HEIR
Will beneficiary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BLACKSHEEP
Social pariah
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
BLACKSHEEP
Social pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
BOTS
Social media spammers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
BOTS
Social media spammers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ABRA
Syllables for a stage magician
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
ABRA
Syllables for a stage magician
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
REF
Gridiron official
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
REF
Gridiron official
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds associated with wisdom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds associated with wisdom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
RARETREATS
Special indulgences
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
RARETREATS
Special indulgences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
CAPTAINSLOG
Official record on a ship
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
CAPTAINSLOG
Official record on a ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Cosmetician Lauder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Cosmetician Lauder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SPAIN
Valencia's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
SPAIN
Valencia's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
TACT
Social finesse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
TACT
Social finesse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SLUR
Enunciate poorly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SLUR
Enunciate poorly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ADHOC
Like a specialized committee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ADHOC
Like a specialized committee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
PERMISSIONSLIP
Official clearance to miss class
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
PERMISSIONSLIP
Official clearance to miss class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BIGSUR
Coastal region along the Santa Lucia Mountains
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
BIGSUR
Coastal region along the Santa Lucia Mountains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
NORMS
Social rules
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
NORMS
Social rules
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
STAYS
Judicial pauses
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
STAYS
Judicial pauses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
ECONOMICBOOM
*Time of financial growth
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ECONOMICBOOM
*Time of financial growth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ENTS
Some specialist MDs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
ENTS
Some specialist MDs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
TEAS
Socials with cucumber sandwiches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TEAS
Socials with cucumber sandwiches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ADS
Commercials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ADS
Commercials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
HEAL
"Physician, __ thyself"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
HEAL
"Physician, __ thyself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
HEARTED
Approved of, on social media
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
HEARTED
Approved of, on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
WALLST
Financial nabe in NYC
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
WALLST
Financial nabe in NYC
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
SLEIGHT
__ of hand: magician's knack
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
SLEIGHT
__ of hand: magician's knack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
SCORNINGTHEBLUES
Unappreciative of St. Louis's hockey team?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SCORNINGTHEBLUES
Unappreciative of St. Louis's hockey team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
BUYIN
Take part financially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
BUYIN
Take part financially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
SIDEA
Musician's better half?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
SIDEA
Musician's better half?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
TALENTS
Special skills
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
TALENTS
Special skills
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
GOESAWOL
Takes unofficial R&R
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
GOESAWOL
Takes unofficial R&R
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DISOWNS
Denies any association with
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
DISOWNS
Denies any association with
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DEBS
New socialites, familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DEBS
New socialites, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
DEBT
Financial liability
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DEBT
Financial liability
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
VII
Numeral associated with "The Force Awakens"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
VII
Numeral associated with "The Force Awakens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
JULEP
Minty cocktail associated with the Kentucky Derby
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
JULEP
Minty cocktail associated with the Kentucky Derby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
POSTS
Shares on socials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
POSTS
Shares on socials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
ONEINAMILLION
Extremely special
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONEINAMILLION
Extremely special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
MONETARY
Financial
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
MONETARY
Financial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
FANART
Unofficial drawings of characters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
FANART
Unofficial drawings of characters
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
ATS
Tags on social media
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ATS
Tags on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FIRSTDANCE
Wedding tradition featuring a special song
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
FIRSTDANCE
Wedding tradition featuring a special song
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
BEARD
Facial hair for a ZZ Top member
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
BEARD
Facial hair for a ZZ Top member
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SELFIE
Many a social media pic
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
SELFIE
Many a social media pic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
ODES
Words of appreciation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ODES
Words of appreciation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DEBTS
Financial obligations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
DEBTS
Financial obligations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
IBIS
Wading bird associated with the god Thoth
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
IBIS
Wading bird associated with the god Thoth
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
FORTE
Specialty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
FORTE
Specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
DUD
Commercial flop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
DUD
Commercial flop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
DOTCOMBOOM
Financial bubble associated with the internet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
DOTCOMBOOM
Financial bubble associated with the internet
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
ENO
Musician Brian
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ENO
Musician Brian
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ENG
Official language in Liberia: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ENG
Official language in Liberia: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ECON
Social sci.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ECON
Social sci.
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
OCD
Psych. condition associated with intrusive thoughts
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
OCD
Psych. condition associated with intrusive thoughts
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
TRENDING
Blowing up on social media
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
TRENDING
Blowing up on social media
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
LEDGERS
Financial records
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
LEDGERS
Financial records
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TABOOS
Social prohibitions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
TABOOS
Social prohibitions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
CUSTOMMAKES
Builds specially
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CUSTOMMAKES
Builds specially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ACTFAST
Infomercial imperative
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
ACTFAST
Infomercial imperative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
LGBT
Initials associated with the pride flag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LGBT
Initials associated with the pride flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
CHARTS
Parts of many financial reports
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
CHARTS
Parts of many financial reports
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
CENSURE
Official reprimand
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
CENSURE
Official reprimand
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
BEADLE
Minor parish official
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
BEADLE
Minor parish official
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
POWERWALK
Electrician's favorite exercise?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
POWERWALK
Electrician's favorite exercise?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
CHARGECARD
Electrician's favorite method of payment?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
CHARGECARD
Electrician's favorite method of payment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
WIREFRAME
Like an electrician's favorite eyeglasses?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
WIREFRAME
Like an electrician's favorite eyeglasses?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
OUTLETMALL
Electrician's favorite shopping venue?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
OUTLETMALL
Electrician's favorite shopping venue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
CABLEKNIT
Like an electrician's favorite sweater?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
CABLEKNIT
Like an electrician's favorite sweater?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
EAR
Musician's asset
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
EAR
Musician's asset
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
CATVIDEOS
Social media posts by some pet owners
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
CATVIDEOS
Social media posts by some pet owners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
REFER
Send to a specialist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
REFER
Send to a specialist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
DATA
Statistician's fodder
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
DATA
Statistician's fodder
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
LEGALTENDER
*Official currency of a nation, e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
LEGALTENDER
*Official currency of a nation, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
WES
"The Phoenician Scheme" director Anderson
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
WES
"The Phoenician Scheme" director Anderson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
USAA
Financial services co. for mil. families
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
USAA
Financial services co. for mil. families
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
PIANIST
Musician who sits on a bench
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PIANIST
Musician who sits on a bench
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
VOILA
Magician's revealing cry
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
VOILA
Magician's revealing cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
NERD
Socially awkward type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
NERD
Socially awkward type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ATHENA
Greek goddess associated with owls
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ATHENA
Greek goddess associated with owls
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
CASHISKING
Financial statement?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
CASHISKING
Financial statement?
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
BODYDOUBLE
The s's in "association"?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
BODYDOUBLE
The s's in "association"?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
REBATE
Commercial offer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
REBATE
Commercial offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
KNACK
Special skill
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
KNACK
Special skill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
TIC
Facial twitch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
TIC
Facial twitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
WASHINGTONPOST
... "Smithsonian Announces Acquisition on Social Media"
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
WASHINGTONPOST
... "Smithsonian Announces Acquisition on Social Media"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
GREGARIOUS
Comfortable in social settings
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
GREGARIOUS
Comfortable in social settings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
TLC
Special attention, in brief
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
TLC
Special attention, in brief
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
AFROBEAT
Genre created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
AFROBEAT
Genre created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
AID
Financial ___ package
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
AID
Financial ___ package
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
NORM
Social standard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
NORM
Social standard
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
TOSH
Reggae musician Peter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
TOSH
Reggae musician Peter
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
BALLERINAPINK
Color associated with tutus
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
BALLERINAPINK
Color associated with tutus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
TERMS
Elected official's stints
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
TERMS
Elected official's stints
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
BANNEDBOOK
Work promoted by the American Library Association every autumn
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
BANNEDBOOK
Work promoted by the American Library Association every autumn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
CLAP
Show appreciation at a show
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CLAP
Show appreciation at a show
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
NEWSBULLETIN
*Special report
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
NEWSBULLETIN
*Special report
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
SEAN
Musician son of Yoko and John
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
SEAN
Musician son of Yoko and John
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
TODAYS
___ Specials (heading on a menu board)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
TODAYS
___ Specials (heading on a menu board)
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PLEATHER
Artificial fabric resembling cowhide
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
PLEATHER
Artificial fabric resembling cowhide
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
POLISCI
Field for a future official, for short
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
POLISCI
Field for a future official, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
SHY
Socially reserved
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
SHY
Socially reserved
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
AURA
That special something
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
AURA
That special something
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ONO
Activist and musician Yoko
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
ONO
Activist and musician Yoko
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
WANDS
They're waved by magicians
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
WANDS
They're waved by magicians
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TACOBAR
Buffet that's especially popular on Tuesdays
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
TACOBAR
Buffet that's especially popular on Tuesdays
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
GILDED
Superficially attractive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
GILDED
Superficially attractive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
TESH
Musician and radio host John
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
TESH
Musician and radio host John
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
NOSESTUD
Small bit of facial jewelry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
NOSESTUD
Small bit of facial jewelry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ALLIANCES
Close associations
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ALLIANCES
Close associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ISNT
"___ that special?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ISNT
"___ that special?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
DOCTOR
Physician
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
DOCTOR
Physician
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
CONTOURGUIDE
Museum employee who specializes in topographic maps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONTOURGUIDE
Museum employee who specializes in topographic maps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
ESOTERIC
Known by a special few
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
ESOTERIC
Known by a special few
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
GAFFE
Politician's blunder
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
GAFFE
Politician's blunder
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
CODE
Cryptologist's specialty
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CODE
Cryptologist's specialty
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
SPA
Spot for a facial
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SPA
Spot for a facial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
THIS
“Totally agree!,” on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
THIS
“Totally agree!,” on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ORANGE
"Valencia" fruit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
ORANGE
"Valencia" fruit
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
TAO
Confucian philosophy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
TAO
Confucian philosophy
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
PATRON
Source of financial aid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
PATRON
Source of financial aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
TABOO
Socially off-limits
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
TABOO
Socially off-limits
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
RATIO
Embarrass on social media, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
RATIO
Embarrass on social media, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
REFS
Sports officials
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
REFS
Sports officials
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
TOMAYTOTOMAHTO
*Pronunciation dichotomy popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
TOMAYTOTOMAHTO
*Pronunciation dichotomy popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
WILMA
Activist and social reformer Mankiller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
WILMA
Activist and social reformer Mankiller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 11, 2025
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"Time to get up!" noise
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Ceremonial accoutrement
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Greek god of war
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "CIA forerunner" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OSS (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "CIA forerunner"?
The best answer for "CIA forerunner" is OSS with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "CIA forerunner" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 22 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 11, 2025.