Crossword Answer For
Contrail, essentially
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 6, 2026 Answers
The crossword clue "Contrail, essentially" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on January 6, 2026 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 56 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is VAPOR (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For Contrail, essentially:
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56 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
99%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
8%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
8%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
8%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
8%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
8%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
8%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
8%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
8%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
8%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
8%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
8%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
8%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
8%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
8%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
8%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
8%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2024
8%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
8%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
8%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
8%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
8%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
8%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
8%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
8%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
8%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
8%
DISC
Coin, essentially
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
8%
DISC
Coin, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
8%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
8%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
8%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
8%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
8%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
8%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
COIL
Spring, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2023
8%
COIL
Spring, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
8%
HINTS
Crossword clues, essentially
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2023
8%
HINTS
Crossword clues, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2023
8%
LEGALTENDER
Foot, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2023
8%
LEGALTENDER
Foot, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2023
8%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2022
8%
CUTAWAYS
Film flashbacks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2022
8%
SUGAR
Rock candy, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
8%
SUGAR
Rock candy, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
8%
FRAT
Boys' club, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
8%
FRAT
Boys' club, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
8%
LEVER
Slot machine arm, essentially
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
8%
LEVER
Slot machine arm, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
8%
SPEAR
Javelin, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2022
8%
SPEAR
Javelin, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2022
8%
FLAB
Love handles, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2022
8%
FLAB
Love handles, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2022
8%
DOTS
Ellipsis, essentially
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
8%
DOTS
Ellipsis, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
8%
ARC
Parenthesis, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
8%
ARC
Parenthesis, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
8%
MUSH
Baby food, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2021
8%
MUSH
Baby food, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
8%
TEASER
Magazine cover, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2021
8%
TEASER
Magazine cover, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
8%
IWIN
"Checkmate," essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2021
8%
IWIN
"Checkmate," essentially
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2021
8%
ADS
Billboards, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2021
8%
ADS
Billboards, essentially
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2021
8%
PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2021
8%
PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
8%
GOO
Hair gel, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2021
8%
GOO
Hair gel, essentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
8%
IRONROD
Piece of rebar, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2021
8%
IRONROD
Piece of rebar, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2021
8%
AIR
Breeze, essentially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2020
8%
AIR
Breeze, essentially
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2020
8%
IRONOXIDE
Rust, essentially
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
IRONOXIDE
Rust, essentially
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
ACTI
All of Albee's "The Zoo Story," essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2020
8%
ACTI
All of Albee's "The Zoo Story," essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2020
8%
PEEL
Lemon zest, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
PEEL
Lemon zest, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
REDO
Mulligan, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2020
8%
REDO
Mulligan, essentially
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2020
8%
MIME
Charades player, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2020
8%
MIME
Charades player, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2020
8%
METHANE
Swamp gas, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
8%
METHANE
Swamp gas, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
8%
NAPKIN
Bib, essentially
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2018
8%
NAPKIN
Bib, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2018
8%
HALFWAYHOSE
Knee-socks, essentially
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2018
8%
HALFWAYHOSE
Knee-socks, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2018
8%
BET
Lottery ticket purchase, essentially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2018
8%
BET
Lottery ticket purchase, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Contrail, essentially" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 56 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VAPOR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Contrail, essentially"?
The best answer for "Contrail, essentially" is VAPOR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Contrail, essentially" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 6, 2026.