Crossword Answer For
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 26, 2026 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from January 26, 2026 and stuck on "Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?"? Our solver has identified 179 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is FLYINGCOLORS, a 12-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
Answer For Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?:
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179 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
99%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
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
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
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
8%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
8%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
8%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
8%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
HIT
Billboard success
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
HIT
Billboard success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
WEREIN
Hackers' shout of success
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
WEREIN
Hackers' shout of success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
AUTO
Prefix with correct or complete
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
AUTO
Prefix with correct or complete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
SALE
Realtor's success
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
SALE
Realtor's success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
ACE
Serving success
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
ACE
Serving success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
DESTINEDTOFAIL
Having no chance of success
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
DESTINEDTOFAIL
Having no chance of success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
MEGAHIT
Smash success
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
MEGAHIT
Smash success
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
SOLD
Realtor's sign of success?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
SOLD
Realtor's sign of success?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
SCORESBIG
Has a major success
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
SCORESBIG
Has a major success
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
CROSSOVERSTAR
Artist with success in more than one genre
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
CROSSOVERSTAR
Artist with success in more than one genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
SLEEPERHIT
Deferred success
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
4%
SLEEPERHIT
Deferred success
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
4%
ECLAT
Brilliant success
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
4%
ECLAT
Brilliant success
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
4%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
4%
INAGROOVE
Experiencing one success after the next
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
4%
INAGROOVE
Experiencing one success after the next
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
EGO
Sense that success boosts
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
4%
EGO
Sense that success boosts
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
4%
DOESNTHAVEACLUE
Is completely unaware, or what can be said about 17-, 26-, and 47-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
4%
DOESNTHAVEACLUE
Is completely unaware, or what can be said about 17-, 26-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
4%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
4%
SECRETSAUCE
Hidden key to success
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
4%
SECRETSAUCE
Hidden key to success
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
4%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
4%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
4%
SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
4%
SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
4%
HAVEITMADE
Need not worry about success
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
4%
HAVEITMADE
Need not worry about success
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
1%
CDS
LP successors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
CDS
LP successors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
USEUP
Drain completely
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
USEUP
Drain completely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
ASH
Product of incomplete combustion
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ASH
Product of incomplete combustion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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%
STUB
Incomplete Wikipedia article
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
STUB
Incomplete Wikipedia article
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
LENO
Carson successor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
LENO
Carson successor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
EGOT
Awards achievement completed by Steven Spielberg in 2026
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
EGOT
Awards achievement completed by Steven Spielberg in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
CITI
Shea successor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CITI
Shea successor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
CLEARSOUT
Empties completely
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
CLEARSOUT
Empties completely
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
SATE
Fill completely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
SATE
Fill completely
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
AVAIL
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
AVAIL
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
WII
GameCube successor
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
WII
GameCube successor
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Name as a successor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Name as a successor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
BLISSOUT
Relax completely
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
BLISSOUT
Relax completely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
VISTA
Windows XP successor, or a pleasing view
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
VISTA
Windows XP successor, or a pleasing view
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
HITS
Batters' successes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
HITS
Batters' successes
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 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%
ERIN
Pam's successor on "The Office"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ERIN
Pam's successor on "The Office"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
COAT
Cover completely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
COAT
Cover completely
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
ATEUP
Fell for completely
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
ATEUP
Fell for completely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
TWITCH
Justin.tv successor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
TWITCH
Justin.tv successor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
TDS
QB's successes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
1%
TDS
QB's successes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
1%
NES
Old console with a "Super" successor: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
NES
Old console with a "Super" successor: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
TONOAVAIL
Unsuccessfully
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
TONOAVAIL
Unsuccessfully
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
UNDONE
Incomplete
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
1%
UNDONE
Incomplete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
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Fiery flow
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1986 Janet Jackson hit
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Alternative to amber
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FLYINGCOLORS (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?"?
The best answer for "Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?" is FLYINGCOLORS with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-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 26, 2026.