Crossword Answer For
Condition before staining, perhaps
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 1, 2020 Answers
We've tracked down 187 possible answers for the clue "Condition before staining, perhaps" from the Universal Crossword crossword on December 1, 2020. At the top of our list is PRETREAT — 8 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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Date
99%
PRETREAT
Condition before staining, perhaps
(8)
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Dec 1, 2020
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PRETREAT
Condition before staining, perhaps
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AGE
Sit in a cellar, perhaps
(3)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AGE
Sit in a cellar, perhaps
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AORTA
Angiogram image, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AORTA
Angiogram image, perhaps
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
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BUY
Take advantage of a bear market, perhaps
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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BUY
Take advantage of a bear market, perhaps
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BUSTS
Hits 22, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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BUSTS
Hits 22, perhaps
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RAKED
Made a leaf pile, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 15, 2026
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RAKED
Made a leaf pile, perhaps
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ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
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HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
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Sep 12, 2026
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HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
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ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
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ONADATE
Looking for sparks, perhaps
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
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ONADATE
Looking for sparks, perhaps
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SWOON
React to meeting one's hero, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
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SWOON
React to meeting one's hero, perhaps
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
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Sep 10, 2026
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
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BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
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Sep 8, 2026
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BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
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TURNEDPRO
Gave up one's amateur status, perhaps
(9)
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Sep 7, 2026
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TURNEDPRO
Gave up one's amateur status, perhaps
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
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Sep 6, 2026
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
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TVPG
Rating for mild language, perhaps
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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TVPG
Rating for mild language, perhaps
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OCD
Anxiety-related med. condition
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
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OCD
Anxiety-related med. condition
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TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
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TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
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WAX
Buildup on a menorah, perhaps
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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WAX
Buildup on a menorah, perhaps
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GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
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TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
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TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
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CATTREE
The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
(7)
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Aug 29, 2026
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CATTREE
The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
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KNEEPATCH
Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
(9)
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Aug 24, 2026
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KNEEPATCH
Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
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SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
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DIDALITTLEDANCE
Celebrated, perhaps
(15)
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Aug 22, 2026
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DIDALITTLEDANCE
Celebrated, perhaps
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STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
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STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
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USED
Thrifted, perhaps
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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USED
Thrifted, perhaps
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TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
(8)
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Aug 15, 2026
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TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
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LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
(12)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
(11)
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Aug 11, 2026
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TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
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Aug 9, 2026
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BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
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RETIES
Tightens, perhaps
(6)
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Aug 8, 2026
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RETIES
Tightens, perhaps
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CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
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CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
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ETRE
Peut-__: French "perhaps"
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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ETRE
Peut-__: French "perhaps"
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ROVE
Explore Mars, perhaps
(4)
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Aug 7, 2026
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ROVE
Explore Mars, perhaps
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SUE
Refuse to settle, perhaps
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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SUE
Refuse to settle, perhaps
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SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
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BASTE
Slather with butter, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
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BASTE
Slather with butter, perhaps
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ELOPES
Gets married by Elvis, perhaps
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
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ELOPES
Gets married by Elvis, perhaps
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TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
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TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
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NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
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OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
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OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
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USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
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STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
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STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
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REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
(6)
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Jul 16, 2026
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REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
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GRAY
Word before scale or whale
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DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
(12)
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Jul 14, 2026
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DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
(17)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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ATEIN
Ordered from DoorDash, perhaps
(5)
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Jul 10, 2026
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ATEIN
Ordered from DoorDash, perhaps
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ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
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ERE
Bard's before
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ININK
Hard to erase, perhaps
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ININK
Hard to erase, perhaps
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SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
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SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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VINYLRECORD
Old 45, perhaps
(11)
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Jun 30, 2026
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VINYLRECORD
Old 45, perhaps
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CTSCAN
X-ray follow-up, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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CTSCAN
X-ray follow-up, perhaps
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STIRS
Keeps from sticking to the pot, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
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STIRS
Keeps from sticking to the pot, perhaps
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PRESSTHEISSUE
Insist on a debate, perhaps
(13)
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Jun 28, 2026
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PRESSTHEISSUE
Insist on a debate, perhaps
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ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
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ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
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ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
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ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
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PAIR
Impetus for a bluff, perhaps
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
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PAIR
Impetus for a bluff, perhaps
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EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
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EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
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LOL
Reply to a meme, perhaps
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
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LOL
Reply to a meme, perhaps
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
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ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
(11)
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Jun 17, 2026
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ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
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DVDSET
Movie franchise package, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
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DVDSET
Movie franchise package, perhaps
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
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OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
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NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
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NEE
Word before a maiden name
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ECONOMYCAR
Option for travelers on a budget, perhaps
(10)
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Jun 8, 2026
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ECONOMYCAR
Option for travelers on a budget, perhaps
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
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PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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APNEA
Cause of interrupted sleep, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 4, 2026
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APNEA
Cause of interrupted sleep, perhaps
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GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
(7)
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Jun 2, 2026
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GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
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BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
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BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
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DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
(3)
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Jun 1, 2026
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DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
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BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
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May 30, 2026
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BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
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STEER
Turn a corner, perhaps
(5)
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May 27, 2026
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STEER
Turn a corner, perhaps
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COMOESTA
"Hola" follower, perhaps
(8)
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May 23, 2026
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COMOESTA
"Hola" follower, perhaps
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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TUNA
Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
(4)
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May 22, 2026
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TUNA
Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
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AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
(4)
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May 15, 2026
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AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
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ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
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May 10, 2026
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ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
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DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
(9)
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May 8, 2026
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DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
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ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
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May 5, 2026
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ALFA
Letter before Bravo
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INKMARK
Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
(7)
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May 4, 2026
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INKMARK
Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
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RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
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May 3, 2026
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RHO
Letter before sigma
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
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AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
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FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
(8)
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May 2, 2026
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FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
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SLEETED
Created hazardous driving conditions, perhaps
(7)
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May 1, 2026
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SLEETED
Created hazardous driving conditions, perhaps
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MANSCAPE
Use Beard Club products, perhaps
(8)
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Apr 29, 2026
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MANSCAPE
Use Beard Club products, perhaps
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PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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PRIOR
__ to: before
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SLUSH
Poor skiing condition
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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SLUSH
Poor skiing condition
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ASTHMA
Respiratory condition
(6)
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Apr 26, 2026
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ASTHMA
Respiratory condition
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EMIGRE
New citizen, perhaps
(6)
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Apr 23, 2026
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EMIGRE
New citizen, perhaps
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FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
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Apr 22, 2026
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FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
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ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
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Apr 20, 2026
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ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
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AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
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CLIFF
Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps
(5)
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Apr 14, 2026
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CLIFF
Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps
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SIDE
Cucumber salad, perhaps, for General Tso's chicken
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
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SIDE
Cucumber salad, perhaps, for General Tso's chicken
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AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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AKA
Letters before a stage name
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EAR
Piercing spot, perhaps
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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EAR
Piercing spot, perhaps
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4%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
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Apr 11, 2026
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AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
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AGED
Got wrinkles, perhaps
(4)
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Apr 11, 2026
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AGED
Got wrinkles, perhaps
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LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
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Apr 10, 2026
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LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
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WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
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Apr 10, 2026
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WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
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RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
(6)
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Apr 10, 2026
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RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
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ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
(3)
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Apr 8, 2026
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ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
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IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
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Apr 7, 2026
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IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
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HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
(8)
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Apr 6, 2026
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HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
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4%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
POUNCES
Mimics a cat, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
POUNCES
Mimics a cat, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
CARSELFIE
Pic snapped from the driver's seat, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
CARSELFIE
Pic snapped from the driver's seat, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
TRESS
Ringlet, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
TRESS
Ringlet, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
ONLINE
Doomscrolling, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
ONLINE
Doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
SEMESTER
Two quarters, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
SEMESTER
Two quarters, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
TATTOO
Heart on one's sleeve, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TATTOO
Heart on one's sleeve, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental condition, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental condition, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
AVIAN
Feathery, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
AVIAN
Feathery, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
PTSD
Psych. condition that EMDR may treat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
PTSD
Psych. condition that EMDR may treat
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
PET
Furry companion, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
PET
Furry companion, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
ENCRYPT
Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
ENCRYPT
Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
CHEF
Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
CHEF
Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
PAREDOWN
Streamline, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
PAREDOWN
Streamline, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITALIC
Not bold, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITALIC
Not bold, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
OVERRULED
"Objection!" reply, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
OVERRULED
"Objection!" reply, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
DRESS
Pour ranch on, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
DRESS
Pour ranch on, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
EEL
That's a moray (perhaps!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
EEL
That's a moray (perhaps!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
QBS
TD pass throwers, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
QBS
TD pass throwers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
MOVIEROLE
Cage part, perhaps?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
MOVIEROLE
Cage part, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
BRAINROT
Result of doomscrolling, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
BRAINROT
Result of doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
CAWED
Ignored a scarecrow, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
CAWED
Ignored a scarecrow, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
PRISM
One end of a rainbow, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
PRISM
One end of a rainbow, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ASSAM
Tea in masala chai, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
ASSAM
Tea in masala chai, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
OMENS
Signals from space, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
OMENS
Signals from space, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
ACL
Focus of a skier's MRI, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
ACL
Focus of a skier's MRI, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
LEND
Give conditionally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
LEND
Give conditionally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 1, 2020
The "D" in CD-ROM
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Ergo
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Slightly open
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State whose name contains a greeting
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Stage in a lunar cycle
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Bahama ___ (rum cocktail)
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Early bird's target
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Step after "lather"
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A party to
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Saltshaker's companion
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Condition before staining, perhaps" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRETREAT (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Condition before staining, perhaps"?
The best answer for "Condition before staining, perhaps" is PRETREAT with 8 letters.
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Where has "Condition before staining, perhaps" been used as a crossword clue?
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