Crossword Answer For
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 9, 2025 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from May 9, 2025 includes the clue "Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue". We've gathered 191 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is BUILDUP (7 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
Answer For Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue:
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191 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
BUILDUP
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
(7)
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May 9, 2025
99%
BUILDUP
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
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3%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
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1%
GOLFER
Green party?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
GOLFER
Green party?
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1%
UNIT
Textbook chapter
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
1%
UNIT
Textbook chapter
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1%
MYFAVORITEMARSH
Caption of a selfie next to one fine fen?
(15)
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Sep 27, 2026
1%
MYFAVORITEMARSH
Caption of a selfie next to one fine fen?
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1%
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITSCH
Tacky style influenced by West Coast beach culture and Neapolitan food traditions?
(21)
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Sep 27, 2026
1%
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITSCH
Tacky style influenced by West Coast beach culture and Neapolitan food traditions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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1%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
ATOM
Tiny particle
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
ATOM
Tiny particle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TRAY
Printer part
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
TRAY
Printer part
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1%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
IDO
Rite answer
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1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
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1%
SKY
Hit high in the air
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
SKY
Hit high in the air
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1%
ION
Charged particle
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
ION
Charged particle
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1%
FLAP
Cardboard carton part
(4)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
FLAP
Cardboard carton part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
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1%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
LEADS
Goes first
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1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
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1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
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1%
STEP
Staircase part
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
STEP
Staircase part
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1%
LINKS
Spot for a tee party?
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
LINKS
Spot for a tee party?
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1%
TDS
Some 37-Down highlights: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
TDS
Some 37-Down highlights: Abbr.
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1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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1%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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OPTIN
Agree to take part
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1%
EARL
Countess counterpart
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
EARL
Countess counterpart
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1%
TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
DOULA
Birth day party?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
DOULA
Birth day party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
IONS
+ or - particles
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
IONS
+ or - particles
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1%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
(7)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ARMREST
Recliner part
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ARMREST
Recliner part
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1%
CODER
Hackathon participant
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
CODER
Hackathon participant
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1%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
(8)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
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1%
GAMEPOINT
Important part of a set
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
GAMEPOINT
Important part of a set
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1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
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1%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
(6)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
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1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
OATES
Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
OATES
Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner
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1%
STEM
Broccoli part
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
STEM
Broccoli part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
TEADRESS
Cocktail party attire
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
TEADRESS
Cocktail party attire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOOR
Cuckoo clock part
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOOR
Cuckoo clock part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
THIS
That partner
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
THIS
That partner
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1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
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1%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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1%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
(8)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
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1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
(5)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
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1%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
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1%
TRUE
Tried's partner
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
TRUE
Tried's partner
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1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
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1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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1%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
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1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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1%
ARIA
Met highlight
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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ARIA
Met highlight
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1%
FORONCE
As a departure from the norm
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
FORONCE
As a departure from the norm
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1%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
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1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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1%
SUPEREGO
Id counterpart
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SUPEREGO
Id counterpart
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1%
HELICAL
Like part of a corkscrew
(7)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
HELICAL
Like part of a corkscrew
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1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
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1%
SEL
Poivre partner
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
SEL
Poivre partner
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1%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
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1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
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1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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ERNE
Coastal raptor
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1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
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1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
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1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
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1%
WIT
Wisdom partner
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
WIT
Wisdom partner
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1%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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ROLE
Actor's part to play
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LEAVE
Depart
(5)
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Jul 28, 2026
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LEAVE
Depart
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NECK
Long part of a guitar or a giraffe
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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NECK
Long part of a guitar or a giraffe
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AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
INTRA
IV part
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
INTRA
IV part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
NOR
Neither partner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
NOR
Neither partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
SALT
Pepper partner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
SALT
Pepper partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
QUARK
Elementary subatomic particle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
QUARK
Elementary subatomic particle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
NOSE
Rudolph's red body part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NOSE
Rudolph's red body part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ERASER
Pencil part
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ERASER
Pencil part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
GALAS
Fancy parties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
GALAS
Fancy parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
COG
Small part of a gear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
COG
Small part of a gear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TOP
With 6-Down, part of an Abraham Lincoln costume
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
TOP
With 6-Down, part of an Abraham Lincoln costume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
GRIP
Customizable part of a tennis racket
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
GRIP
Customizable part of a tennis racket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SWAG
__ bag: party favors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
SWAG
__ bag: party favors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 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
1%
ARIAS
Met highlights
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ARIAS
Met highlights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
PIPE
Plumbing part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
PIPE
Plumbing part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOOK
Catchy part of a song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOOK
Catchy part of a song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
SPINE
Book part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
SPINE
Book part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
PLS
"Thx" counterpart
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
PLS
"Thx" counterpart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SET
Tennis match part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
SET
Tennis match part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ITSABLAST
"This party rocks!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ITSABLAST
"This party rocks!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
FOR
FYI part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
FOR
FYI part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without a partner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without a partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
POSTS
Earring parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
POSTS
Earring parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SLAT
Trellis part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
SLAT
Trellis part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
CORSAGE
Boutonniere partner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
CORSAGE
Boutonniere partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
DEE
Department head?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
DEE
Department head?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
LEG
Relay part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
LEG
Relay part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
TORSO
Body part with 27- and 52-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
TORSO
Body part with 27- and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ERR
Buy high and sell low, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ERR
Buy high and sell low, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MRSALT
Mrs. Pepper's partner on "Blue's Clues"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MRSALT
Mrs. Pepper's partner on "Blue's Clues"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
BREAKINGDAWN
Soap that's falling apart?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
BREAKINGDAWN
Soap that's falling apart?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
TREE
Foot-to-thigh yoga pose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TREE
Foot-to-thigh yoga pose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
DRAMA
Comedy counterpart
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
DRAMA
Comedy counterpart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
IPAS
Some high-ABV brews
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
IPAS
Some high-ABV brews
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
EDICT
Order from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
EDICT
Order from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 9, 2025
Country made up of 14,125 islands
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Vegetable with a lacinato variety
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License issuers, for short
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Budget, in brand names
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Storm centers
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Part of the HOMES mnemonic
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Italian luxury brand
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"Cool!"
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Ingredient in some barbecue sauce
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Anew
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BUILDUP (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue"?
The best answer for "Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue" is BUILDUP with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue" 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 May 9, 2025.