We've analysed the crossword clue "Cut close" from the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on February 14, 2025 and found 172 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is SHEAR (5 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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172 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHEAR
Cut close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
99%
SHEAR
Cut close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
8%
ENDS
Brings to a close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ENDS
Brings to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
NEAR
Get close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
NEAR
Get close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
AFAR
Not at all close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
8%
AFAR
Not at all close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
SLIT
Paper cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
SLIT
Paper cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
8%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
LOIN
Pork cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
LOIN
Pork cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
FAR
Not close by
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
FAR
Not close by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
PIXIE
Short cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
PIXIE
Short cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
BOB
Short cut
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
8%
BOB
Short cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
8%
GHOST
Abruptly cut contact with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
8%
GHOST
Abruptly cut contact with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
8%
NEWDO
Fresh cut
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
NEWDO
Fresh cut
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
SUNROOF
Car feature to close on a rainy day
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
UCLA
Sch. close to the Getty Museum
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
END
Come to a close
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
END
Come to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
MUTTONCHOP
Barber's favorite cut of meat?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
MUTTONCHOP
Barber's favorite cut of meat?
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
Disparity feminism aims to close, as illustrated throughout this puzzle?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
Disparity feminism aims to close, as illustrated throughout this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
NEARS
Comes close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
8%
NEARS
Comes close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
8%
BONSAITREE
Piece of art that's cut short
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
BONSAITREE
Piece of art that's cut short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
ENDED
Came to a close
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
ENDED
Came to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
FACET
Side of a cut gem
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
FACET
Side of a cut gem
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
HAIR
It might be cut into a mullet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
HAIR
It might be cut into a mullet
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
TBONESTEAK
Choice chophouse cut
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
TBONESTEAK
Choice chophouse cut
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
COOLHARDFACTS
Diamonds can cut glass, corundum can scratch most other minerals, et al.?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
8%
COOLHARDFACTS
Diamonds can cut glass, corundum can scratch most other minerals, et al.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
8%
MOWN
Like freshly cut grass
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
MOWN
Like freshly cut grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
SYLVIARIVERA
Gay liberation activist who was close with Marsha P. Johnson
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
SYLVIARIVERA
Gay liberation activist who was close with Marsha P. Johnson
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
LOP
Make the cut?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
8%
LOP
Make the cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
8%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
8%
WHEW
"That was close!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
WHEW
"That was close!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
DREWNEAR
Came close
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
DREWNEAR
Came close
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
8%
PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
WILL
Document with an executor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
WILL
Document with an executor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
AWW
"Too cute!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
AWW
"Too cute!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
NAIL
Execute perfectly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Execute perfectly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
CHOP
Dramatic haircut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
CHOP
Dramatic haircut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SEAL
Envelope closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
KATSU
Japanese cutlet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
KATSU
Japanese cutlet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
SHRINKSAPUTT
Tees off closer to the hole in mini golf?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
PRESET
Car radio shortcut
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
PRESET
Car radio shortcut
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie meat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie meat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SPRIGS
Rosemary cuttings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SPRIGS
Rosemary cuttings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
SALAMIS
Charcuterie board selections
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
SALAMIS
Charcuterie board selections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
ADORBS
Totes cute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
ADORBS
Totes cute
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
PORE
___ over (study closely)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
HARRY
Styles with many cuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
HARRY
Styles with many cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
OATS
Grains that may be steel-cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
OATS
Grains that may be steel-cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
CHOPS
Pork cuts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
CHOPS
Pork cuts
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
1%
OINKER
Pig, cutely
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
OINKER
Pig, cutely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
AXHEAD
Sharp part of a woodcutter's tool
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
AXHEAD
Sharp part of a woodcutter's tool
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
MBA
Executive's deg., often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
MBA
Executive's deg., often
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
ICON
Shortcut image
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
ICON
Shortcut image
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
PAYSHEED
Listens closely (to)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
PAYSHEED
Listens closely (to)
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
SNIPS
Quick cuts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
SNIPS
Quick cuts
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
POOCH
Dog, cutesily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
POOCH
Dog, cutesily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
EYED
Observed closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
EYED
Observed closely
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
AXE
Woodcutter's tool
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
AXE
Woodcutter's tool
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
OUT
Not in the closet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
OUT
Not in the closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
SHAG
Thick carpet or haircut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
SHAG
Thick carpet or haircut
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
OAT
Steel-cut grain
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
OAT
Steel-cut grain
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CRISP
Like just-cut radish slices
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
1%
CRISP
Like just-cut radish slices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
1%
HIDE
Run into a closet, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
HIDE
Run into a closet, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
DONETOATEE
Executed perfectly
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
DONETOATEE
Executed perfectly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
IDONTBITE
"You can come closer"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
IDONTBITE
"You can come closer"
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
SCISSORS
Haircutter's tool
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
SCISSORS
Haircutter's tool
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
ANDREREED
*Bills wide receiver who played in four consecutive Super Bowls
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
ANDREREED
*Bills wide receiver who played in four consecutive Super Bowls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
NOM
Snack, cutesily
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
NOM
Snack, cutesily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
STENCIL
Precut pattern
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
STENCIL
Precut pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
EDS
Paper cutters, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
EDS
Paper cutters, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
HAMS
Meats that may be spiral-cut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
HAMS
Meats that may be spiral-cut
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
ORR
Winner of eight consecutive Norris Trophies
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
1%
ORR
Winner of eight consecutive Norris Trophies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
STU
Alphabetically consecutive name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
1%
STU
Alphabetically consecutive name
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Cut close" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHEAR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Cut close"?
The best answer for "Cut close" is SHEAR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Cut close" been used as a crossword clue?
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