The clue "Cross swords, say" from the Universal Crossword crossword on June 7, 2024 has 193 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that FENCE (5 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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193 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FENCE
Cross swords, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
99%
FENCE
Cross swords, say
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
5%
ANKH
Egyptian cross with a top loop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
5%
ANKH
Egyptian cross with a top loop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
5%
EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
5%
EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
5%
ASIAN
From Laos, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
5%
ASIAN
From Laos, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
5%
LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
5%
LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
5%
MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
5%
MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
5%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
5%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
5%
RACY
R-rated, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
5%
RACY
R-rated, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
5%
GOSH
"You don't say!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
5%
GOSH
"You don't say!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
5%
ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
5%
ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
5%
PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
5%
PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
5%
LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
5%
LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
5%
SOME
"__ might say ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
5%
SOME
"__ might say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
5%
OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
5%
OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
5%
STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
5%
STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
5%
REMIX
Dance club version, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
5%
REMIX
Dance club version, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
5%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
5%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
5%
RAGE
Breathe fire, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
5%
RAGE
Breathe fire, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
5%
ASIN
"That is to say ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
5%
ASIN
"That is to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
5%
REST
Take a day off, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
5%
REST
Take a day off, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
5%
BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
5%
BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
5%
RENEW
Commit to another year, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
5%
RENEW
Commit to another year, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
5%
RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
5%
RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
5%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
5%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
5%
HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
5%
HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
5%
ABET
Lie for, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
5%
ABET
Lie for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
5%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
5%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
5%
AIL
Have a cold, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
5%
AIL
Have a cold, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
5%
OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
5%
OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
5%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
5%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
OTTER
See 11-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
OTTER
See 11-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
LASSO
Looped rope at a 31-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
LASSO
Looped rope at a 31-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
AVE
St. crosser
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
AVE
St. crosser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
RISEN
No longer in 73-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
RISEN
No longer in 73-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
ASGARD
Home of 5-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
ASGARD
Home of 5-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
PEA
See 69-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
PEA
See 69-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
1%
SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
HELIX
76-Across strand shape
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
HELIX
76-Across strand shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
40-Across layer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
40-Across layer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
FORESHADOW
Point to future plot developments, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
FORESHADOW
Point to future plot developments, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
TAI
See 76-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
TAI
See 76-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
SKIS
Travels cross-country?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
SKIS
Travels cross-country?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
See 33-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
See 33-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
DOO
See 74-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
DOO
See 74-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
LAP
With 58-Across, exercise venue
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
LAP
With 58-Across, exercise venue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
HOSTS
Members of 67-Across's Five-Timers Club, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
HOSTS
Members of 67-Across's Five-Timers Club, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
ANISE
19-Across flavor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
ANISE
19-Across flavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
MOORED
Secured in a 42-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
MOORED
Secured in a 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
SHOE
See 58-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
SHOE
See 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
TAP
With 51-Across, dance accessory for Fred Astaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
TAP
With 51-Across, dance accessory for Fred Astaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
LAVA
28-Across flow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
LAVA
28-Across flow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
SEEMS
Comes across as
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
1%
SEEMS
Comes across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
1%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
LLAMA
Woolly pack animal of 5-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
LLAMA
Woolly pack animal of 5-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
IMONYOURSIDE
Words of support from a crossbody bag?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
IMONYOURSIDE
Words of support from a crossbody bag?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
WAX
1-Across opposite
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
WAX
1-Across opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
PITA
53-Across bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
PITA
53-Across bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
DIRTY
Like clothes in a 53-Across, probably
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
DIRTY
Like clothes in a 53-Across, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMORAP
Moody 73-Across subgenre
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMORAP
Moody 73-Across subgenre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
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
1%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
EAGLE
See 91-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
EAGLE
See 91-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SAM
With 27-Across, patriotic Muppet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SAM
With 27-Across, patriotic Muppet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TNT
59-Across stuff
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
TNT
59-Across stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
THE
With 51-Across, Wyle drama
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
THE
With 51-Across, Wyle drama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
TEAM
With 30-Across, FIFA women's powerhouse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
TEAM
With 30-Across, FIFA women's powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
USA
See 6-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
USA
See 6-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HOOT
62-Across call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
HOOT
62-Across call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 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%
OREOS
Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TREES
See 5-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
TREES
See 5-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ORB
Sphere consulted by a 66-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
ORB
Sphere consulted by a 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SPA
See 34-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
SPA
See 34-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
AGED
Like 15-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
AGED
Like 15-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHO
See 39-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHO
See 39-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
MAN
See 37-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MAN
See 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 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%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BACKTOGETHER
See 98-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
BACKTOGETHER
See 98-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
OGRE
85-Across figure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OGRE
85-Across figure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
IHOPESOTOO
"Fingers crossed!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
IHOPESOTOO
"Fingers crossed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
HOPE
"Fingers crossed" feeling
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
HOPE
"Fingers crossed" feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SENOR
Mister, in 47-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
SENOR
Mister, in 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
IMPOSSIBLE
See 66-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
IMPOSSIBLE
See 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CORNERS
See 40-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CORNERS
See 40-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
NIN
See 123-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
NIN
See 123-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 7, 2024
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Eye woe
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Clickable desktop image
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Love, Italian-style
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Drag along
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Charlie Chaplin prop
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Em dash?
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Stately trees
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Formations from a blizzard, maybe
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Nocturnal baby bird
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cross swords, say" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FENCE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cross swords, say"?
The best answer for "Cross swords, say" is FENCE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Cross swords, say" 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 June 7, 2024.