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"Couldn't have been me" rationale

Last seen in Universal Crossword December 3, 2019 Answers

The crossword clue ""Couldn't have been me" rationale" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 3, 2019 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 183 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is ALIBI (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.

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183 Other Potential Answers

99%
ALIBI
"Couldn't have been me" rationale
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2019
8%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
SOTRUEBESTIE
"Couldn't have said it better myself, friend"
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
4%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
4%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
REAL
"It's been __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
4%
HAS
__-been
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
4%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
DESK
One may have drawers
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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AYES
"The ___ have it"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
LAWS
They've been enacted
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
DEN
Room that might have a TV
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
MONOPOLIES
Companies that have exclusive control of a market
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
PIE
Dessert that might have a graham cracker crust
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
ANYTIMENOW
"We don't have all day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 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%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
YOUVE
"__ been warned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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%
OHO
"What do we have here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
BETTERYOUTHANME
"So glad I don't have to deal with that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
ITSANO
"I'll have to pass"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ITS
"__ been a minute"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
ONYX
Gemstone that may have white bands
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"This could've been a lot worse"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
PJS
Garments that might have feet, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
RUSTED
Like a bike that's been left in the rain, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
IAMSOLOST
"You'll have to explain that again"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
LABPARTNER
Person you have chemistry with?
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
EVER
"Never have I ___ ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
OSCAR
Award that Meryl Streep has been nominated for 21 times
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
PAYTOILET
Place to go if you have the means?
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
BRUSHEDUPONYX
Gem that's been photoshopped?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
SUV
Auto that may have large blind spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
NASCAR
Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
SPOTS
What adult jaguars have that adult pumas don't
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
YUK
___ it up (have a laugh)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
ATLAS
Book that's been mapped out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
STOCKS
They have ticker symbols
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
CARGOVAN
Good vehicle to have for a move
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
ITSASTART
"Glad some progress has been made"
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
ICAHN
Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
ASSET
Good thing to have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
NEED
Have to have
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
SLED
It may have runners
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
4%
FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
4%
HERBALESSENCES
Shampoo brand that claims to be "plant obsessed," and what 20-, 34-, and 43-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
ARBYS
"We have the meats" chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
4%
SIDEOFFRIES
Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
CANADIANTUXEDO
Head-to-toe denim "suit" thought to have originated in Vancouver
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
4%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
4%
ORNOT
"... but we don't have to"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
HASNT
"It __ been easy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
THERECEPTIONISWEAK
"I've been to more enjoyable weddings!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
4%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
4%
LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
USEDCAR
Vehicle that's been around the block
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
4%
OCTOPI
They have eight arms
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
4%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
4%
TADA
"There you have it!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
4%
NOSTALGIA
Reason to have a reunion
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
SLEEPINGGIANTS
They have unrealized potential
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
ESP
What psychics supposedly have
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
4%
ITSALOT
"This has been taxing"
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
CASHUPFRONT
Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
POLOS
Tops that might have popped collars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
4%
ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
4%
ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
LONGDIVISION
Mathematical operation that may have a remainder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
PLOTS
They may have holes or twists
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
4%
TEA
Brew that might have ice or spice in it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
4%
TWISTMYARM
Ironic way of saying "You don't have to tell me twice!" ... or what the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
4%
SMOOTH
Like hair that's been flat-ironed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
MEALS
Hobbits have seven of them a day
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
4%
OHHELLO
"Well, what do we have here?!" (... letters 1-3)
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
ACE
Card that may have a heart
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
4%
NOSE
A clown might have a foam one
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
EASTENDER
Londoner who may have a Cockney accent, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
4%
ENDGAMES
Chess finales, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
RAY
Cartilaginous fish that may have a whiplike tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
POSSESS
To have or to hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
4%
RUNDMC
First hip-hop group to have music videos on MTV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
4%
EGOS
Divas have big ones
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
4%
VETS
They have dog days almost every day!
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
4%
OHNO
"What have I done?!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
4%
CRABBYCABBIE
"Don't try and tell me the route—I've been doing this job for 20 years," growled the __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
4%
ACTORS
They have parts to play
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
IRISES
Flowers that might have beards
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
MYLITTLEPONY
*Franchise whose characters have "cutie marks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
4%
YACHTS
Boats that might have helipads
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
4%
APARTMENTSIT
Temporarily have a flat?
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
4%
ARMS
Limbs that Kali and Vishnu usually have four of
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
4%
NONSTANDARD
Out of the ordinary, or, parsed differently, what has been applied to the phrases in 18-, 24-, 41-, and 53-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
4%
ITSASETUP
"We've been fooled!," or what can be said about 17-, 26-, or 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
4%
EGO
A braggart might have a big one
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
4%
DATACENTERS
Buildings with a lot of servers ... or what the starred clues' answers have?
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
4%
GOFIGURE
"Who would have thought?"
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
4%
BEEP
Alert that your TV dinner has been sufficiently microwaved
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
4%
WAS
Has been
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
4%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ACTEDUP
Misbehaved
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
NEEDS
Must-haves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCONE
Shaved 25-Down treat
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ACTUP
Misbehave
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ANGELIC
Remarkably well-behaved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
ASYLA
Safe havens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
GROVEL
Behave like a suck-up
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert havens
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SIN
Behave immorally
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
HAIRY
Unshaven
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
LOBSTERBIBLE
Must-have cookbook in every Maine kitchen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
1%
REEK
Overdo the aftershave, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
LATINO
Bad Bunny or Cesar Chavez
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
TAOS
New Mexico art haven
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
ACT
Misbehave, with "out"
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
SHEAR
Shave wool from, as sheep
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
MAYBEYESMAYBENO
"I haven't decided"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does ""Couldn't have been me" rationale" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALIBI (5 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Couldn't have been me" rationale"?
The best answer for ""Couldn't have been me" rationale" is ALIBI with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Couldn't have been me" rationale" 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 December 3, 2019.
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