Have you been trying to solve "Common guard dog"? This clue was published in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 27, 2020. We maintain a database of crossword solutions and found 166 possible answers for this clue. DOBERMAN (8 letters) is our top recommendation at 99% confidence.
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166 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
DOBERMAN
Common guard dog
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
99%
DOBERMAN
Common guard dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
10%
TERRITORIAL
Protective, as a guard dog (... last four letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2025
10%
TERRITORIAL
Protective, as a guard dog (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2025
5%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
FIDO
Classic dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
FIDO
Classic dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
ETHNIC
Sharing a common culture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
ETHNIC
Sharing a common culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
SHEP
Herding dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
SHEP
Herding dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
KAITLYNCHEN
Point guard for the Golden State Valkyries
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
KAITLYNCHEN
Point guard for the Golden State Valkyries
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
DANE
Great __: big dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
DANE
Great __: big dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
PUP
Little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
PUP
Little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
SIT
Basic dog command
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
SIT
Basic dog command
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TRAE
Point guard Young
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
TRAE
Point guard Young
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
ARMOR
Knight guard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
ARMOR
Knight guard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
THREEINAROBE
Trio trying to sneak past the guard at a sauna?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
THREEINAROBE
Trio trying to sneak past the guard at a sauna?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
ONWATCH
Standing guard
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
ONWATCH
Standing guard
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
ROCK
What a fist represents in a common game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ROCK
What a fist represents in a common game
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
TEST
Word with stress, or a common source of stress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
TEST
Word with stress, or a common source of stress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
PLUTO
Mickey Mouse's pet dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
PLUTO
Mickey Mouse's pet dog
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
ANTITHEFTARM
*Pride of a jacked security guard?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
ANTITHEFTARM
*Pride of a jacked security guard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
BERNARD
Saint __: dog breed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
5%
BERNARD
Saint __: dog breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
WEENIE
Hot dog, casually
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
5%
WEENIE
Hot dog, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
WHITEONIONS
Hot dog option
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
5%
WHITEONIONS
Hot dog option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
APSO
Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
APSO
Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
CUR
Aggressive dog
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
5%
CUR
Aggressive dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
5%
TYPEO
Most common blood group
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
TYPEO
Most common blood group
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
ALPHA
Lead dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
ALPHA
Lead dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
SETTER
English ___ (dog breed)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
SETTER
English ___ (dog breed)
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
TORTLAW
Field where accidents are common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
TORTLAW
Field where accidents are common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
BARK
Guard dog's warning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
5%
BARK
Guard dog's warning
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
5%
TAKEMETOCHURCH
*Hozier song with the lyric "I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
5%
TAKEMETOCHURCH
*Hozier song with the lyric "I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
5%
RAREST
Least common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
RAREST
Least common
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
LINEMAN
Football center, guard or tackle
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
5%
LINEMAN
Football center, guard or tackle
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
5%
MONARCHBUTTERFLY
Milkweed pollinator also called "common tiger"
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
MONARCHBUTTERFLY
Milkweed pollinator also called "common tiger"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
BLUEY
TV dog whose mum and dad are Chilli and Bandit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
BLUEY
TV dog whose mum and dad are Chilli and Bandit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
5%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
5%
TRAIN
Teach to "sit" and "stay," as a dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
5%
TRAIN
Teach to "sit" and "stay," as a dog
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
5%
SUITOFARMOR
Point guard?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
5%
SUITOFARMOR
Point guard?
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
TYRESE
Pacers point guard Haliburton
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
TYRESE
Pacers point guard Haliburton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
BONE
Stereotypical toy for a dog
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
5%
BONE
Stereotypical toy for a dog
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
5%
WIENER
__ dog: dachshund
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
5%
WIENER
__ dog: dachshund
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
5%
ODIE
"Garfield" dog
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
5%
ODIE
"Garfield" dog
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
5%
BARKED
Sounded like a dog
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
5%
BARKED
Sounded like a dog
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
5%
OFFAL
Ingredient in some raw dog food
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
OFFAL
Ingredient in some raw dog food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
GROMIT
Wallace's pet dog
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
5%
GROMIT
Wallace's pet dog
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
SEWN
Connected by a common thread?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
5%
SEWN
Connected by a common thread?
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
5%
MODE
Most common number in a dataset
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
5%
MODE
Most common number in a dataset
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
5%
BEEKEEPER
Royal guard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
5%
BEEKEEPER
Royal guard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
5%
VETS
They have dog days almost every day!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
5%
VETS
They have dog days almost every day!
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
5%
SNIFF
Inspect, like a dog would
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
SNIFF
Inspect, like a dog would
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
MARINER
Sea dog
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
5%
MARINER
Sea dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
5%
SNERT
Hägar's dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
5%
SNERT
Hägar's dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
5%
RELISH
Condiment on a hot dog
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
5%
RELISH
Condiment on a hot dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
5%
CHEWS
Some dog toys
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
5%
CHEWS
Some dog toys
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
5%
PENCAP
Point guard?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
5%
PENCAP
Point guard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
5%
PITA
Bread common in Mediterranean cuisine
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
5%
PITA
Bread common in Mediterranean cuisine
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
5%
BRATS
Hot dog alternatives
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
5%
BRATS
Hot dog alternatives
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
5%
LEASH
Need to and from the dog park
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2025
5%
LEASH
Need to and from the dog park
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2025
5%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
5%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
5%
BEEFEATER
Old guard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
BEEFEATER
Old guard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
SOFAS
Furniture in a cozy inn's common room
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
5%
SOFAS
Furniture in a cozy inn's common room
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
5%
TOYPOODLE
Small dog
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
TOYPOODLE
Small dog
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
GREATDANE
Big dog
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
GREATDANE
Big dog
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
DINGO
Wild dog of the Australian Outback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
5%
DINGO
Wild dog of the Australian Outback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
RARER
More uncommon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
RARER
More uncommon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
RARE
Uncommon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
RARE
Uncommon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
ASH
Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ASH
Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
MOATS
Safeguards for castles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
MOATS
Safeguards for castles
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
LABORPOOL
*Lifeguarding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LABORPOOL
*Lifeguarding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
MAMA
Cub-guarding bear
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
MAMA
Cub-guarding bear
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
ESP
Uncommon "sense"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
ESP
Uncommon "sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
MBADEGREE
CEO's credential, commonly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
MBADEGREE
CEO's credential, commonly
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BNEG
Uncommon blood type, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
BNEG
Uncommon blood type, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
EPEES
Swords with bell guards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
EPEES
Swords with bell guards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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ANIL
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
ANIL
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
EPA
Govt. pollution watchdog
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
EPA
Govt. pollution watchdog
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
MOAT
Castle safeguard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
MOAT
Castle safeguard
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
SHINS
Closely guarded areas in soccer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
SHINS
Closely guarded areas in soccer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
1%
HOTMIC
Source of an unguarded comment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
1%
HOTMIC
Source of an unguarded comment
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
PAGE
What a dog-ear marks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
PAGE
What a dog-ear marks
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
TACOS
Foods commonly discounted on Tuesday
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
TACOS
Foods commonly discounted on Tuesday
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
PINKS
Los Angeles restaurant with hot dogs named for celebrities
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
PINKS
Los Angeles restaurant with hot dogs named for celebrities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
GRR
Watchdog's warning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
GRR
Watchdog's warning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
PAWN
Chess piece that's commonly sacrificed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
1%
PAWN
Chess piece that's commonly sacrificed
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
1%
AINTSO
"That's a doggone lie!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
AINTSO
"That's a doggone lie!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
1%
KNOX
Fort guarded by the U.S. Mint Police
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
KNOX
Fort guarded by the U.S. Mint Police
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
GLAAD
Media watchdog org. that focuses on queer inclusivity
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
GLAAD
Media watchdog org. that focuses on queer inclusivity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
NIECE
Flower girl, commonly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
NIECE
Flower girl, commonly
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
SENSEOFSMELL
Hunting dog's prized ability
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
SENSEOFSMELL
Hunting dog's prized ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
CORGIS
Welsh dogs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
CORGIS
Welsh dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
OSHA
Workplace watchdog org.
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
1%
OSHA
Workplace watchdog org.
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
1%
IVAN
Pavlov who studied dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
IVAN
Pavlov who studied dogs
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
BETSON
Backs, as the underdog
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
BETSON
Backs, as the underdog
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
PETBED
Where one might let sleeping dogs lie
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
PETBED
Where one might let sleeping dogs lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
RARITY
Something uncommon
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
RARITY
Something uncommon
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
ALPHAS
Top dogs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
ALPHAS
Top dogs
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Common guard dog" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 166 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DOBERMAN (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Common guard dog"?
The best answer for "Common guard dog" is DOBERMAN with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Common guard dog" 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 September 27, 2020.