Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Des Moines resident", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 17, 2026. Our database holds 188 possible answers, with IOWAN (5 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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188 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
IOWAN
Des Moines resident
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
99%
IOWAN
Des Moines resident
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
LIBYAN
Tripoli resident
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LIBYAN
Tripoli resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
PARIS
Pont des Arts city
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
PARIS
Pont des Arts city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
INTERN
Future resident
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
INTERN
Future resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
TEUTON
Old Jutland resident
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
TEUTON
Old Jutland resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
DANE
Copenhagen resident
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
DANE
Copenhagen resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
SANTAFEBABY
Newest resident of the Land of Enchantment?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
5%
SANTAFEBABY
Newest resident of the Land of Enchantment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
5%
ALASKAN
Fairbanks resident
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
ALASKAN
Fairbanks resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
CROAT
Zagreb resident
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
CROAT
Zagreb resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
SCOT
Edinburgh resident
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
SCOT
Edinburgh resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
NYER
Big Apple resident, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
NYER
Big Apple resident, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
HEN
Coop resident
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
HEN
Coop resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
BIGBIRD
Avian Sesame Street resident
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
BIGBIRD
Avian Sesame Street resident
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
ELF
Rivendell resident
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
ELF
Rivendell resident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
CHER
Singer known as the "Goddess of Pop"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHER
Singer known as the "Goddess of Pop"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DEMETER
Greek goddess of the harvest
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
DEMETER
Greek goddess of the harvest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EILEEN
Fashion designer Fisher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EILEEN
Fashion designer Fisher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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%
CHOO
Shoe designer Jimmy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CHOO
Shoe designer Jimmy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
GUYS
Dudes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
GUYS
Dudes
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%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
EPEES
Light blades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
EPEES
Light blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CSS
Web design lang.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
CSS
Web design lang.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
PHONY
Baloney descriptor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
PHONY
Baloney descriptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
EDNA
"The Incredibles" supersuit designer Mode
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EDNA
"The Incredibles" supersuit designer Mode
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
THAIS
Chiang Mai residents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
THAIS
Chiang Mai residents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ABAYA
Modest Muslim robe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABAYA
Modest Muslim robe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
KAMALAHARRIS
*Joe Biden's vice president
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
KAMALAHARRIS
*Joe Biden's vice president
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
EGRET
Everglades wader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
EGRET
Everglades wader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
REACH
Get to, as a destination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
REACH
Get to, as a destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
LUNA
Roman moon goddess
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LUNA
Roman moon goddess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
URL
Link destination
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
URL
Link destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
FOWL
Some reservoir residents
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
FOWL
Some reservoir residents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
CONS
Downsides
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
CONS
Downsides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
OER
Above, in classic odes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
OER
Above, in classic odes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
BEIGES
Neutral shades
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
BEIGES
Neutral shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
HTML
Web design code
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
HTML
Web design code
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
EDYS
Frozen dessert brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
EDYS
Frozen dessert brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AGRA
Uttar Pradesh tourist city
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
AGRA
Uttar Pradesh tourist city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ELIE
Fashion designer Saab
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
ELIE
Fashion designer Saab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
PREDATES
Antecedes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
PREDATES
Antecedes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
WIIG
Kristen of "Bridesmaids"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
WIIG
Kristen of "Bridesmaids"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
MIENS
Attitudes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MIENS
Attitudes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
HERON
Everglades wading bird
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
HERON
Everglades wading bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
UBER
Ridesharing rival of Lyft
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
UBER
Ridesharing rival of Lyft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SLEDS
Snow day rides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLEDS
Snow day rides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
PITCHAFIT
Costume designer's assignment?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
PITCHAFIT
Costume designer's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
DYE
Change shades
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
DYE
Change shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
CHESSPIE
Simple Southern dessert
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
CHESSPIE
Simple Southern dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
SERVESMERIGHT
"I deserved that"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
SERVESMERIGHT
"I deserved that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
ELEVENS
Gridiron sides
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
ELEVENS
Gridiron sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
EVA
Actress Mendes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
EVA
Actress Mendes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
TRYSTS
Clandestine meetings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
TRYSTS
Clandestine meetings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
BESETS
Attacks from all sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
BESETS
Attacks from all sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
YALE
Second-oldest Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
YALE
Second-oldest Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
PIE
March 14 dessert
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
PIE
March 14 dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
PIES
Baked desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
PIES
Baked desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
COTTA
Panna __: Italian dessert
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
COTTA
Panna __: Italian dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
BURG
Nondescript town
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
BURG
Nondescript town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
HEISTS
Ocean escapades?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
HEISTS
Ocean escapades?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
EOS
Greek goddess of the dawn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
EOS
Greek goddess of the dawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
CCS
Includes on an email
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
CCS
Includes on an email
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SPARS
Trades jabs in the ring
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
SPARS
Trades jabs in the ring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
WOODROW
First name of the 28th U.S. president
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
WOODROW
First name of the 28th U.S. president
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
DOCENTS
Museum guides
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
DOCENTS
Museum guides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
SAREE
Bridal wear in Bangladesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAPS
Apple resource with curated guides
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
MAPS
Apple resource with curated guides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
BRAIN
Scarecrow's desire
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
BRAIN
Scarecrow's desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
GEHRY
Walt Disney Concert Hall designer Frank
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
GEHRY
Walt Disney Concert Hall designer Frank
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
TART
Like a cranberry, or a dessert that might contain cranberries
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
TART
Like a cranberry, or a dessert that might contain cranberries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SAHARA
World's largest subtropical desert
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAHARA
World's largest subtropical desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
LIMESORBET
Refreshing citrus dessert
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
LIMESORBET
Refreshing citrus dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
INKSTANDS
Quaint desk accessories
(9)
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May 29, 2026
1%
INKSTANDS
Quaint desk accessories
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MOUSSE
Creamy chocolate dessert
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
MOUSSE
Creamy chocolate dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TANGENTS
Asides
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
TANGENTS
Asides
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
ERIS
Greek goddess of discord
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
ERIS
Greek goddess of discord
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
LYLE
Singing crocodile voiced by Shawn Mendes in a 2022 film
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
LYLE
Singing crocodile voiced by Shawn Mendes in a 2022 film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
SNEAK
Act clandestinely
(5)
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May 17, 2026
1%
SNEAK
Act clandestinely
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ITPROS
Help desk techs
(6)
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May 13, 2026
1%
ITPROS
Help desk techs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
(8)
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May 13, 2026
1%
TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
FACETS
Sides of a gem
(6)
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May 12, 2026
1%
FACETS
Sides of a gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
NUDES
Some lipstick shades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
NUDES
Some lipstick shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
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May 11, 2026
1%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
LUST
Overwhelming desire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
LUST
Overwhelming desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
MECCA
Hajj destination
(5)
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May 7, 2026
1%
MECCA
Hajj destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
OLEG
Fashion designer Cassini
(4)
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May 6, 2026
1%
OLEG
Fashion designer Cassini
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
OPAL
Iridescent gem
(4)
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May 5, 2026
1%
OPAL
Iridescent gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
UBERS
Takes a rideshare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
UBERS
Takes a rideshare
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SHIA
Branch of Islam that includes Zaydism
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
SHIA
Branch of Islam that includes Zaydism
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Metropolis east of the Everglades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Metropolis east of the Everglades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
1%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
LEMONICES
Citrusy frozen desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ROAM
Go without a destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ROAM
Go without a destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SITE
Online destination
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SITE
Online destination
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
TANS
Sun-kissed shades
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
TANS
Sun-kissed shades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ANNASUI
Fashion designer with the fragrance Dolly Girl
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ANNASUI
Fashion designer with the fragrance Dolly Girl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
SIEGES
Military blockades
(6)
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Apr 11, 2026
1%
SIEGES
Military blockades
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
MTVESUVIUS
Pompeii destroyer, for short
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
MTVESUVIUS
Pompeii destroyer, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
LIFE
*With 27-Across, widespread religious belief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
LIFE
*With 27-Across, widespread religious belief
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ARABS
Many Mecca residents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ARABS
Many Mecca residents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LUNABAR
Snack brand named for a Roman moon goddess
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
LUNABAR
Snack brand named for a Roman moon goddess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious designs in fields
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious designs in fields
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TIDE
Sandcastle destroyer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIDE
Sandcastle destroyer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
LULA
President of Brazil since 2023, familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
LULA
President of Brazil since 2023, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ROTORS
Revolving blades
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
ROTORS
Revolving blades
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BANBOSSY
2014 campaign designed to destigmatize assertiveness in girls
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BANBOSSY
2014 campaign designed to destigmatize assertiveness in girls
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
SCHWAS
Both sides of America?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
SCHWAS
Both sides of America?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ARID
Dry as a desert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ARID
Dry as a desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
TAFT
27th U.S. president
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
TAFT
27th U.S. president
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
OBAMA
Former U.S. president Barack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
OBAMA
Former U.S. president Barack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ERE
Before, in old odes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ERE
Before, in old odes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ANAIS
"Hadestown" writer Mitchell
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ANAIS
"Hadestown" writer Mitchell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SORBETS
Icy desserts
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
CHOWCHOWS
*Includes in a Gmail convo
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
CHOWCHOWS
*Includes in a Gmail convo
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SPADE
Fashion designer Kate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SPADE
Fashion designer Kate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
NESCAFE
Brand that provides instant stimulation?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
NESCAFE
Brand that provides instant stimulation?
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
DOMES
Geodesic structures
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
DOMES
Geodesic structures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
RENO
Nevada gambling destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
RENO
Nevada gambling destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
TAOS
New Mexico skiing destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TAOS
New Mexico skiing destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
GRAYS
Some neutral tones in a designer's palette
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
GRAYS
Some neutral tones in a designer's palette
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IRENE
Goddess of peace
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IRENE
Goddess of peace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ALPACA
Andes grazer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ALPACA
Andes grazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
FALCONS
Team at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
FALCONS
Team at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
MIAMIANS
Magic City residents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
MIAMIANS
Magic City residents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
GRANT
50s president?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
GRANT
50s president?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
DROVES
Hordes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
DROVES
Hordes
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
TALL
Brontosaurus descriptor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
TALL
Brontosaurus descriptor
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
DEVI
Sanskrit for "goddess"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
DEVI
Sanskrit for "goddess"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
ADDONS
Upgrades that may cost extra
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ADDONS
Upgrades that may cost extra
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CEASE
__ and desist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
CEASE
__ and desist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
DONNA
Fashion designer Karan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
DONNA
Fashion designer Karan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
IMAC
Apple desktop
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
IMAC
Apple desktop
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SKITS
Interludes on some hip-hop albums
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
SKITS
Interludes on some hip-hop albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
ORLA
Irish designer Kiely known for her stem leaf print
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ORLA
Irish designer Kiely known for her stem leaf print
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
MEN
Dudes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
MEN
Dudes
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
SUI
Fashion designer Anna
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
SUI
Fashion designer Anna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
GORE
1990s vice president
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
GORE
1990s vice president
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
FLUMES
Some water rides
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
FLUMES
Some water rides
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Des Moines resident" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IOWAN (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Des Moines resident"?
The best answer for "Des Moines resident" is IOWAN with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Des Moines resident" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 17, 2026.