Crossword Answer For
Defensive football player, often
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 11, 2019 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Defensive football player, often" has 196 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 11, 2019, the highest-ranked answer is TACKLER (7 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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99%
TACKLER
Defensive football player, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2019
99%
TACKLER
Defensive football player, often
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2019
50%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
50%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
(7)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
(15)
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Sep 9, 2026
4%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
4%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
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PACER
Indiana basketball player
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
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ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
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4%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
4%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
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OBOIST
Woodwind section player
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
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PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
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JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
(7)
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Jul 28, 2026
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JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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Jul 27, 2026
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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NINER
Levi's Stadium player
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
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NINER
Levi's Stadium player
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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Jul 10, 2026
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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RARE
Not often seen
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
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EST
Population fig., often
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MALLET
Marimba player
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
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MALLET
Marimba player
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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DEEJAY
Record player?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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DEEJAY
Record player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
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NYMET
Queens player
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
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NYMET
Queens player
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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
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APR
Easter mo., often
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
(9)
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Jun 12, 2026
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PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
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EMAIL
Username, often
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REEVE
Superman player Christopher
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
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REEVE
Superman player Christopher
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4%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
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May 30, 2026
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
(3)
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May 20, 2026
4%
RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
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NABORS
Pyle player
(6)
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May 16, 2026
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NABORS
Pyle player
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4%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
(4)
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May 16, 2026
4%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
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4%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
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May 12, 2026
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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May 7, 2026
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ART
Messy class, often
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MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
(5)
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May 6, 2026
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MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
4%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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BRANDO
Corleone player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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BRANDO
Corleone player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
GAINS
Advances, in football
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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GAINS
Advances, in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
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CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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4%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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4%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
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Apr 11, 2026
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
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COM
URL ending, often
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4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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ESPN
College football channel
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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ESPN
College football channel
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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4%
RARELY
Not often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
RARELY
Not often
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4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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4%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
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Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
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Mar 28, 2026
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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Mar 28, 2026
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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4%
AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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AIDES
Interns, often
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4%
MRT
B.A. Baracus player
(3)
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Mar 26, 2026
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MRT
B.A. Baracus player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
TAKEI
Sulu player on "Star Trek"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
TAKEI
Sulu player on "Star Trek"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
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Mar 16, 2026
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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
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ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
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Mar 15, 2026
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ACES
Highest cards, often
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
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STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
THERAMS
Los Angeles football team
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
THERAMS
Los Angeles football team
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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PEE
All-Star baseball player ___ Wee Reese
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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PEE
All-Star baseball player ___ Wee Reese
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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SAINT
Superdome player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
SAINT
Superdome player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
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Feb 27, 2026
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
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Feb 27, 2026
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
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Feb 24, 2026
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
CAV
CLE player
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
CAV
CLE player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
PRO
WNBA player
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
PRO
WNBA player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
TACKLEBOXING
Sport that combines football and sparring?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
TACKLEBOXING
Sport that combines football and sparring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
SPINNER
Record player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
SPINNER
Record player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
BELA
Dracula player Lugosi
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
BELA
Dracula player Lugosi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
IPOD
Bygone Apple player
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
IPOD
Bygone Apple player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
PADRE
"Slam Diego" player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
PADRE
"Slam Diego" player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
SPUR
San Antonio NBA player
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
SPUR
San Antonio NBA player
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
CELTIC
Boston player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
CELTIC
Boston player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
MARINER
Seattle MLB player
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
MARINER
Seattle MLB player
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
DOWN
One of four in football
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
DOWN
One of four in football
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
SPINDLE
Rod in a record player
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SPINDLE
Rod in a record player
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
MET
NYC MLB player
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
4%
MET
NYC MLB player
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
LARAM
SoCal NFL player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
LARAM
SoCal NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
CHET
NBA player Holmgren
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
CHET
NBA player Holmgren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
LINA
First Asian player inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
LINA
First Asian player inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
ELENA
Former Washington Mystics player Delle Donne
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
ELENA
Former Washington Mystics player Delle Donne
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
4%
IDIDNTCATCHTHAT
Sad cry from a hot potato player?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
4%
IDIDNTCATCHTHAT
Sad cry from a hot potato player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
COLT
Indianapolis footballer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
COLT
Indianapolis footballer
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
IPODS
Bygone Apple music players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
IPODS
Bygone Apple music players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
HIFIS
Old record players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
HIFIS
Old record players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
VETS
Longtime players on a team
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
VETS
Longtime players on a team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
UNO
Card game with an edition for colorblind players
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
UNO
Card game with an edition for colorblind players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
BOWS
Violin players
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
BOWS
Violin players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BIGBREAK
Pro billiard player's opening?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
BIGBREAK
Pro billiard player's opening?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
PERFECTPITCH
Pro baseball player's strike?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
PERFECTPITCH
Pro baseball player's strike?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
GOLDENSPIKE
Pro volleyball player's smash?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
GOLDENSPIKE
Pro volleyball player's smash?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
RTS
NFL players who aren't on the left
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
RTS
NFL players who aren't on the left
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
GAMEMODE
Esports player's computer setting
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
GAMEMODE
Esports player's computer setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
ESPYS
Awards for excellent plays and players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ESPYS
Awards for excellent plays and players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 11, 2019
Shoulder wrap
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An ___ and a leg
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Sponge cake ingredients
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Pacific island nation
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Personal short stories?
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White House No. 2
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Wing it
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Water, in Cancun
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Volcano in Sicily
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*"Jack" Bristow in "Alias" (see letters 5-7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Defensive football player, often" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TACKLER (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Defensive football player, often"?
The best answer for "Defensive football player, often" is TACKLER with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Defensive football player, often" 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 December 11, 2019.