The Universal Crossword puzzle from January 7, 2026 featured the clue "Crimson or scarlet", and we've found 9 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to RED as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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9 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RED
Crimson or scarlet
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
99%
RED
Crimson or scarlet
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
IBIS
Bird with a scarlet species
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
IBIS
Bird with a scarlet species
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
CARDINALRED
Alternative to crimson
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
CARDINALRED
Alternative to crimson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
REDS
Ruby and scarlet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
8%
REDS
Ruby and scarlet
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
8%
REDCARNATION
Country in which all autos are scarlet?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2022
8%
REDCARNATION
Country in which all autos are scarlet?
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
8%
STIGMAS
The scarlet letter and others
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2021
8%
STIGMAS
The scarlet letter and others
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2021
8%
LETTERA
Prynne's scarlet stigma
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2021
8%
LETTERA
Prynne's scarlet stigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2021
8%
PRYNNE
Hester with a scarlet “A”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 18, 2020
8%
PRYNNE
Hester with a scarlet “A”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 18, 2020
8%
CARMINE
Vivid crimson
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 24, 2019
8%
CARMINE
Vivid crimson
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Crimson or scarlet" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 9 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RED (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Crimson or scarlet"?
The best answer for "Crimson or scarlet" is RED with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Crimson or scarlet" 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 January 7, 2026.