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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
FAM
Close friend, in slang
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2023
99%
FAM
Close friend, in slang
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2023
10%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
10%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AMI
French friend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
AMI
French friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ENDS
Brings to a close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ENDS
Brings to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
SIPSTEA
Enjoys gossip without adding to it, in slang
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIPSTEA
Enjoys gossip without adding to it, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
NEAR
Get close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
NEAR
Get close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
OHIO
Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
OHIO
Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
HOLLA
Say hi, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
HOLLA
Say hi, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
AFAR
Not at all close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
AFAR
Not at all close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
YEETS
Throws, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
YEETS
Throws, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
AMIE
French friend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
AMIE
French friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
BAMBI
Deer friend of Flower and Thumper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
BAMBI
Deer friend of Flower and Thumper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
ELMO
Red friend of Cookie Monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
ELMO
Red friend of Cookie Monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
IAGO
Othello's false friend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
IAGO
Othello's false friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
5%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
5%
HATERADE
Harsh negativity, in slang
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
HATERADE
Harsh negativity, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
ANITA
Maria's friend in "West Side Story"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
ANITA
Maria's friend in "West Side Story"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
SUS
Not to be trusted, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
SUS
Not to be trusted, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
RANDO
Stranger, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
RANDO
Stranger, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
JAVA
Coffee, in slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
JAVA
Coffee, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
YEET
Chuck, in slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
YEET
Chuck, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
GOSS
The latest dirt, in slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
GOSS
The latest dirt, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
ETHEL
Lucy's friend on "I Love Lucy"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ETHEL
Lucy's friend on "I Love Lucy"
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
FAR
Not close by
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
FAR
Not close by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
DOC
Grumpy friend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
DOC
Grumpy friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
PET
Furry friend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
PET
Furry friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SPANK
Defeat soundly, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
SPANK
Defeat soundly, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"For real," in modern slang
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
NOCAP
"For real," in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
SLAPS
Rocks, in slang
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
SLAPS
Rocks, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
EEPY
Like a napping cat, in internet slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
EEPY
Like a napping cat, in internet slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
ONTHEDL
Discreetly, in slang
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
ONTHEDL
Discreetly, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
TAKESANL
Accepts defeat, in slang
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
TAKESANL
Accepts defeat, in slang
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
BARNEY
Fred's friend in Bedrock
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
BARNEY
Fred's friend in Bedrock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
MONAMIE
My friend, in French
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
MONAMIE
My friend, in French
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
STEAL
Amazing deal, in slang
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
STEAL
Amazing deal, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
NAMEDROPS
Casually mentions a famous friend
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
NAMEDROPS
Casually mentions a famous friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
ZOE
Elmo's orange friend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
ZOE
Elmo's orange friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
DELULU
Audaciously self-confident, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DELULU
Audaciously self-confident, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
LAV
Airplane bathroom, in slang
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
LAV
Airplane bathroom, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
LOYAL
Like a ride-or-die friend
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
LOYAL
Like a ride-or-die friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
AXES
Guitars, in slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
AXES
Guitars, in slang
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
TATER
Home run, in baseball slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
TATER
Home run, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
SELL
Throw the game, in modern slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
SELL
Throw the game, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
MAMI
Mother, in Spanish slang
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
MAMI
Mother, in Spanish slang
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
TECS
Private eyes, in pulp slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
TECS
Private eyes, in pulp slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
AMIGA
Latina friend
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
AMIGA
Latina friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
STANS
Is a huge fan of, in slang
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
STANS
Is a huge fan of, in slang
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
5%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
DONEZO
Totally finished, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
DONEZO
Totally finished, in slang
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
JANKY
Low-quality, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
JANKY
Low-quality, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
BIRD
Feathered friend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
BIRD
Feathered friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
CARL
Homer's friend with an IQ of 214
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
5%
CARL
Homer's friend with an IQ of 214
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
5%
HELLO
"Say ___ to my little friend"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
HELLO
"Say ___ to my little friend"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
DIS
Knock, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
DIS
Knock, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
END
Come to a close
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
END
Come to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
WELLDONEMATE
Australian's "Way to go, friend!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
WELLDONEMATE
Australian's "Way to go, friend!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
AMIGO
Spanish friend
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
5%
AMIGO
Spanish friend
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TROU
Pants, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
TROU
Pants, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
MID
Meh, slangily
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
MID
Meh, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
BIKE
Eco-friendly commuting option
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
BIKE
Eco-friendly commuting option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
TAMER
More family-friendly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
TAMER
More family-friendly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
OAT
Vegan-friendly latte option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
THAW
Grow friendlier
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
THAW
Grow friendlier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
NED
Nancy Drew's boyfriend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
NED
Nancy Drew's boyfriend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
CHONK
Plump pet, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHONK
Plump pet, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
YADIG
"Got it?," slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
YADIG
"Got it?," slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ICIEST
Least friendly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
ICIEST
Least friendly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
ICE
Diamonds, slangily
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
ICE
Diamonds, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
TATS
Body art, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TATS
Body art, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
USER
__-friendly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
USER
__-friendly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
UNSEE
"Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
UNSEE
"Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NARCOS
DEA agents, slangily
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
NARCOS
DEA agents, slangily
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
GREEN
Earth-friendly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
GREEN
Earth-friendly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
AGAR
Vegan-friendly gelatin alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
AGAR
Vegan-friendly gelatin alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SOAK
Overcharge, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SOAK
Overcharge, slangily
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
MUD
Coffee, slangily
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
MUD
Coffee, slangily
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRAW
Paper ___ (eco-friendly drink insert)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
STRAW
Paper ___ (eco-friendly drink insert)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SMOKESHOW
Exceptionally attractive person, slangily
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SMOKESHOW
Exceptionally attractive person, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
LITE
Diet-friendly, in ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
LITE
Diet-friendly, in ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
AMIES
Female French friends
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
AMIES
Female French friends
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
FEN
Sedge-friendly habitat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
FEN
Sedge-friendly habitat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
LIDS
Hats, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
LIDS
Hats, slangily
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
RASSLE
Grapple, slangily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
RASSLE
Grapple, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
TAZ
Spinning toon, to his friends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
TAZ
Spinning toon, to his friends
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
FROSTY
Extremely unfriendly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
FROSTY
Extremely unfriendly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ECONO
Budget-friendly prefix
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
ECONO
Budget-friendly prefix
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
AVEDA
Eco-friendly beauty brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
AVEDA
Eco-friendly beauty brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
TEA
Gossip, slangily
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
TEA
Gossip, slangily
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
THAN
More ___ friends
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
THAN
More ___ friends
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational friendship
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational friendship
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
CASTRO
LGBT-friendly district in San Francisco
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
CASTRO
LGBT-friendly district in San Francisco
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
AMIGAS
Spanish friends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
AMIGAS
Spanish friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
ICIER
Less friendly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
ICIER
Less friendly
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
ICY
Unfriendly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
ICY
Unfriendly
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
BIFF
Punch, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
BIFF
Punch, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
OWNS
Dominates, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
OWNS
Dominates, slangily
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
HEAT
Police attention, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
HEAT
Police attention, slangily
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
LITTLES
Children, slangily
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
LITTLES
Children, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
OPPS
Rivals, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
OPPS
Rivals, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
PETS
Feathered or furry friends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
PETS
Feathered or furry friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
BEAU
Boyfriend
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
BEAU
Boyfriend
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
SLAY
Do really well, slangily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
SLAY
Do really well, slangily
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
ARE
"What ___ friends for?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
ARE
"What ___ friends for?"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
SITCOM
"Friends" or "Girlfriends"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SITCOM
"Friends" or "Girlfriends"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
MEMES
Distracted boyfriend and Surprised Pikachu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
MEMES
Distracted boyfriend and Surprised Pikachu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
SWOLE
Jacked, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
SWOLE
Jacked, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Close friend, in slang" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FAM (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Close friend, in slang"?
The best answer for "Close friend, in slang" is FAM with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Close friend, in slang" been used as a crossword clue?
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It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 16, 2023.