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 187 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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187 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
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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
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7%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Oct 28, 2026
7%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
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5%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
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Nov 9, 2026
5%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
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5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
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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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1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
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Nov 11, 2026
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SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
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1%
NOSES
"Booped" body parts
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NOSES
"Booped" body parts
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1%
BEAVERTAIL
Canadian treat that resembles a certain animal part
(10)
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Nov 10, 2026
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BEAVERTAIL
Canadian treat that resembles a certain animal part
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ASPIRES
Has high hopes
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ASPIRES
Has high hopes
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BIO
Insta profile part
(3)
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Nov 8, 2026
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BIO
Insta profile part
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1%
ADOPT
Sponsor, as a stretch of highway
(5)
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Nov 6, 2026
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ADOPT
Sponsor, as a stretch of highway
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1%
RISER
Optional stair part
(5)
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Nov 6, 2026
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RISER
Optional stair part
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1%
VISTA
Far-reaching outlook
(5)
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VISTA
Far-reaching outlook
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PRIM
Proper partner
(4)
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Nov 5, 2026
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PRIM
Proper partner
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1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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1%
SECS
Min. parts
(4)
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SECS
Min. parts
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NOR
Neither partner
(3)
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NOR
Neither partner
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RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
(11)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
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1%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
(8)
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TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
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DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
(3)
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Nov 4, 2026
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DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
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BASE
Acid counterpart
(4)
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Nov 3, 2026
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BASE
Acid counterpart
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1%
ARIA
20-Down highlight
(4)
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Nov 2, 2026
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ARIA
20-Down highlight
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1%
INCA
Quechua-speaking highlander
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
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INCA
Quechua-speaking highlander
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NECK
Ukulele part
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
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NECK
Ukulele part
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1%
LOSTONESGHOUL
Got separated from a spooky friend at a Halloween party?
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Oct 30, 2026
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LOSTONESGHOUL
Got separated from a spooky friend at a Halloween party?
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UNU
Burma's first prime minister
(3)
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UNU
Burma's first prime minister
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EVITE
Inbox party notice
(5)
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Oct 29, 2026
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EVITE
Inbox party notice
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1%
BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
(4)
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Oct 29, 2026
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BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
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1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
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1%
CRUST
Pizza part
(5)
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Oct 29, 2026
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CRUST
Pizza part
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1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
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Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
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1%
BIASED
Unfairly partisan
(6)
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Oct 27, 2026
1%
BIASED
Unfairly partisan
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1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
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Oct 26, 2026
1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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1%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
(12)
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Oct 25, 2026
1%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
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1%
PENN
Teller's partner in magic
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
1%
PENN
Teller's partner in magic
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1%
SIL
RSVP part
(3)
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Oct 24, 2026
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SIL
RSVP part
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ESC
Key part of an exit strategy
(3)
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Oct 24, 2026
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ESC
Key part of an exit strategy
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1%
BARK
Flavorful part of a cinnamon tree
(4)
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Oct 23, 2026
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BARK
Flavorful part of a cinnamon tree
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PESTLE
Mortar's partner
(6)
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Oct 23, 2026
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PESTLE
Mortar's partner
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ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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ACDC
Adapter letters
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1%
PION
Unstable subatomic particle
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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PION
Unstable subatomic particle
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1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
(9)
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Oct 20, 2026
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TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
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1%
IONS
Charged particles
(4)
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Oct 20, 2026
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IONS
Charged particles
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1%
SOLOS
Jam band highlights
(5)
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Oct 20, 2026
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SOLOS
Jam band highlights
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1%
TOC
List of chapters at the front of a book: Abbr.
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
1%
TOC
List of chapters at the front of a book: Abbr.
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ERA
Chapter in history
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
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ERA
Chapter in history
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STEP
Escalator part
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
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STEP
Escalator part
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1%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
(13)
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Oct 18, 2026
1%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
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1%
WAITTHERESMORE
"You're telling me that's only part of the story?"
(14)
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Oct 17, 2026
1%
WAITTHERESMORE
"You're telling me that's only part of the story?"
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1%
PCS
Some laptops
(3)
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Oct 16, 2026
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PCS
Some laptops
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1%
ELMO
Ernie's "Sing After Me" duet partner
(4)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
ELMO
Ernie's "Sing After Me" duet partner
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1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
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1%
ANODE
Battery part
(5)
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Oct 16, 2026
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ANODE
Battery part
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1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
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1%
SOLE
Foot part
(4)
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SOLE
Foot part
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WIN
Come in first
(3)
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Oct 12, 2026
1%
WIN
Come in first
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1%
DJED
Provided music for a party
(4)
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DJED
Provided music for a party
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1%
ROUGE
Noir's counterpart in roulette
(5)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
ROUGE
Noir's counterpart in roulette
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1%
DASHER
Dancer partner
(6)
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DASHER
Dancer partner
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DELANO
FDR part
(6)
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DELANO
FDR part
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CHAO
Zoë of "The Afterparty"
(4)
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Oct 10, 2026
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CHAO
Zoë of "The Afterparty"
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1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
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Oct 9, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
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1%
PISTIL
Flower part
(6)
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PISTIL
Flower part
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SCOTS
Many Highland Games participants
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
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SCOTS
Many Highland Games participants
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1%
HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
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HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
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EVITES
Paperless party announcements
(6)
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Oct 6, 2026
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EVITES
Paperless party announcements
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ENGINE
"Purring" car part
(6)
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Oct 6, 2026
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ENGINE
"Purring" car part
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GEAR
Clockwork part
(4)
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Oct 6, 2026
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GEAR
Clockwork part
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1%
ODE
"__ to Joy": highlight of Beethoven's Ninth
(3)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
ODE
"__ to Joy": highlight of Beethoven's Ninth
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1%
AHAB
Captain with an ivory leg
(4)
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Oct 4, 2026
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AHAB
Captain with an ivory leg
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HYDE
Jekyll's counterpart
(4)
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Oct 4, 2026
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HYDE
Jekyll's counterpart
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DIAL
Rotary phone part
(4)
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Oct 4, 2026
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DIAL
Rotary phone part
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AGREE
Reach consensus
(5)
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Oct 4, 2026
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AGREE
Reach consensus
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1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
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1%
BALLOONANIMAL
Party gift created with a twist
(13)
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Oct 2, 2026
1%
BALLOONANIMAL
Party gift created with a twist
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1%
LAUD
Speak highly of
(4)
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Oct 2, 2026
1%
LAUD
Speak highly of
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1%
PATE
Fancy party spread
(4)
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Oct 1, 2026
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PATE
Fancy party spread
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1%
RETROFIT
Supply with updated parts
(8)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
RETROFIT
Supply with updated parts
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1%
MOLD
Blue part of blue cheese
(4)
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Sep 30, 2026
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MOLD
Blue part of blue cheese
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1%
ALTO
Part in four-part harmony
(4)
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ALTO
Part in four-part harmony
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1%
TBIRD
Car in the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"
(5)
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Sep 29, 2026
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TBIRD
Car in the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"
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1%
ROVIO
Finnish game developer that created Angry Birds
(5)
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Sep 29, 2026
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ROVIO
Finnish game developer that created Angry Birds
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PHASE
Lunar cycle part
(5)
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PHASE
Lunar cycle part
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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?
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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%
UNIT
Textbook chapter
(4)
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1%
UNIT
Textbook chapter
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GOLFER
Green party?
(6)
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Sep 27, 2026
1%
GOLFER
Green party?
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1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
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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
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1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
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1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
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1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
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Sep 23, 2026
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NEMO
Nautilus captain
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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?
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1%
ATOM
Tiny particle
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
ATOM
Tiny particle
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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)
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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
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SKY
Hit high in the air
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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
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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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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
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INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
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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)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
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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%
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
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SPAN
Reach across
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1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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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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EARL
Countess counterpart
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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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
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1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
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1%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
(5)
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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%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OATES
Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
THIS
That partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
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1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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 __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
HELICAL
Like part of a corkscrew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEVIA
Aspartame alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
WIT
Wisdom partner
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
WIT
Wisdom partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
LEAVE
Depart
(5)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
LEAVE
Depart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 9, 2025
Country made up of 14,125 islands
Crossword Clue
Vegetable with a lacinato variety
Crossword Clue
License issuers, for short
Crossword Clue
Budget, in brand names
Crossword Clue
Storm centers
Crossword Clue
Part of the HOMES mnemonic
Crossword Clue
Italian luxury brand
Crossword Clue
"Cool!"
Crossword Clue
Ingredient in some barbecue sauce
Crossword Clue
Anew
Crossword Clue
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 187 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.