Crossword Answer For
Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 26, 2018 Answers
Trying to solve the clue "Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on July 26, 2018. From 185 answers in our database, STEWEDPEARS (11 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
Answer For Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across:
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STEWEDPEARS
Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2018
99%
STEWEDPEARS
Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2018
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
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
4%
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
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
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
4%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
2%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
EDEN
Garden with forbidden fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EDEN
Garden with forbidden fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
TART
Small fruit pie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
TART
Small fruit pie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
EDYS
Frozen dessert brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
EDYS
Frozen dessert brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
PAPAYA
Tropical fruit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
PAPAYA
Tropical fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
APPLE
Waldorf salad fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
APPLE
Waldorf salad fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
CHESSPIE
Simple Southern dessert
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
CHESSPIE
Simple Southern dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
AVOCADO
State fruit of California
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
AVOCADO
State fruit of California
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
PIE
March 14 dessert
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
2%
PIE
March 14 dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
COTTA
Panna __: Italian dessert
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
COTTA
Panna __: Italian dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
LIMESORBET
Refreshing citrus dessert
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
LIMESORBET
Refreshing citrus dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
MOUSSE
Creamy chocolate dessert
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
MOUSSE
Creamy chocolate dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
UGLI
Wrinkly citrus fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
UGLI
Wrinkly citrus fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
MANGOLEMONADE
Sweet and tart fruit drink
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
MANGOLEMONADE
Sweet and tart fruit drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
2%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
BANANASPLINT
Support for a fractured fruit?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
BANANASPLINT
Support for a fractured fruit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
2%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
PEAR
Fruit in fruit cocktail
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
PEAR
Fruit in fruit cocktail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
RAWER
Less cooked
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
RAWER
Less cooked
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
PLUM
Christmas pudding fruit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PLUM
Christmas pudding fruit
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRANBERRY
Common juice blend fruit
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
CRANBERRY
Common juice blend fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
TORTE
Decadent dessert
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
TORTE
Decadent dessert
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
FLAN
Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
FLAN
Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
LIME
Citrus fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
2%
LIME
Citrus fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
PRUNE
Danish fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
PRUNE
Danish fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
MANGO
National fruit of the Philippines
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
MANGO
National fruit of the Philippines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
LOW
___-hanging fruit
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
LOW
___-hanging fruit
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
FROYO
Pinkberry dessert, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
2%
FROYO
Pinkberry dessert, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
TANGELO
Hybrid orange fruit
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
TANGELO
Hybrid orange fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
2%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
2%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
2%
ORANGE
"Valencia" fruit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
2%
ORANGE
"Valencia" fruit
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
2%
PEARS
Sliced fruit in some salads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
2%
PEARS
Sliced fruit in some salads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
MELON
Fruit that's an anagram of a sour fruit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
2%
MELON
Fruit that's an anagram of a sour fruit
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PECANPIE
Nutty dessert
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
PECANPIE
Nutty dessert
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
2%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
DATE
Palm fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
2%
DATE
Palm fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
2%
KEYLIME
Citrus fruit used in a cream pie
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
2%
KEYLIME
Citrus fruit used in a cream pie
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
2%
CRISP
Apple ___ (dessert dish)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
2%
CRISP
Apple ___ (dessert dish)
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
2%
BANANASLUG
Gastropod that resembles a yellow fruit
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
2%
BANANASLUG
Gastropod that resembles a yellow fruit
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 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%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
PIES
Baked desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
PIES
Baked desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
CHERRIES
Slot machine fruits
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
CHERRIES
Slot machine fruits
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
TREE
What a breadfruit grows on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TREE
What a breadfruit grows on
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
RASPBERRYJAMS
*Some fruity sandwich spreads
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
RASPBERRYJAMS
*Some fruity sandwich spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
PIT
Stone fruit's stone
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
PIT
Stone fruit's stone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SARALEE
Big name in frozen desserts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SARALEE
Big name in frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ACAI
Superfruit in a yogurt bowl
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ACAI
Superfruit in a yogurt bowl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ATERAW
Consumed uncooked
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ATERAW
Consumed uncooked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
GUAVAS
Pink-fleshed tropical fruits
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
GUAVAS
Pink-fleshed tropical fruits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
UGLIS
Uniq fruits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
UGLIS
Uniq fruits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
LIMES
Margaritaville fruits
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
LIMES
Margaritaville fruits
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
SARA
__ Lee desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
SARA
__ Lee desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STEWEDPEARS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across"?
The best answer for "Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across" is STEWEDPEARS with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Cooked fruit dessert ... and a cryptic hint to the start of 17-, 31- and 38-Across" 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 July 26, 2018.