Crossword Answer For
Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 11, 2022 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 11, 2022. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 183 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is PHOTOFINISH (11 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
Answer For Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across:
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PHOTOFINISH
Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2022
99%
PHOTOFINISH
Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2022
6%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
6%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
6%
EDU
37-Across email ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
6%
EDU
37-Across email ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
6%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
6%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
6%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
6%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
6%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
6%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
6%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
6%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
6%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
6%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
6%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
6%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
6%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
6%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
6%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
6%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
6%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
6%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ENDS
Brings to a close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ENDS
Brings to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
NEAR
Get close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
NEAR
Get close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
3%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
ESE
Language ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
3%
ESE
Language ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
3%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
3%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
AFAR
Not at all close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
AFAR
Not at all close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
ERN
Directional ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
ERN
Directional ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
3%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
DASHES
Short races
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
DASHES
Short races
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
GOER
Opera ending?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
GOER
Opera ending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
COM
URL ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
3%
COM
URL ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
3%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
FAR
Not close by
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
FAR
Not close by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
TIMED
Like most races
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
TIMED
Like most races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
IST
Believer's ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
IST
Believer's ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
DEE
Hollywood ending?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
DEE
Hollywood ending?
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
3%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
3%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
AMEN
Prayer ending
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
AMEN
Prayer ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
ING
Gerund ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
ING
Gerund ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
EER
Rocket ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
EER
Rocket ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
PHIL
Alpine skier Mahre who won 27 World Cup races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
PHIL
Alpine skier Mahre who won 27 World Cup races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
END
Come to a close
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
3%
END
Come to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 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%
ONHOLD
Pending
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
ONHOLD
Pending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
OPENER
Bartending tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
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%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
KNEE
Leg-bending joint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
KNEE
Leg-bending joint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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%
PRONE
Tending (to)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PRONE
Tending (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 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%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical endings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical endings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
OMINOUS
Portending danger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
OMINOUS
Portending danger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
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%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
GIRLMATH
Gendered rationalizations for spending, per a TikTok trend
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
GIRLMATH
Gendered rationalizations for spending, per a TikTok trend
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
POOHPOOH
Dismiss condescendingly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
POOHPOOH
Dismiss condescendingly
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 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%
FINAL
Semester-ending test
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
FINAL
Semester-ending test
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
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%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
HOT
Trending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
HOT
Trending
LA Times Daily 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%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
TKO
Bout-ending letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
TKO
Bout-ending letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 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%
CUTTINGSCHOOL
*Not attending class
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
CUTTINGSCHOOL
*Not attending class
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
APT
Tending (to)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
APT
Tending (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 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%
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%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
SEW
Do some mending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
SEW
Do some mending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 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
1%
CLOTURE
Debate-ending procedure in the Senate
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
CLOTURE
Debate-ending procedure in the Senate
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 11, 2022
Good or bad sign
Crossword Clue
Remnant at a tree farm
Crossword Clue
Amt. of sugar for coffee, maybe
Crossword Clue
It wasn't built in a day
Crossword Clue
Stately homes
Crossword Clue
Guess on an ORD board
Crossword Clue
Promotional image?
Crossword Clue
Mess up
Crossword Clue
Medium-sized sofa
Crossword Clue
Dry red wine
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PHOTOFINISH (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across"?
The best answer for "Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across" is PHOTOFINISH with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Close race's ending, or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across" 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 January 11, 2022.