Trying to complete the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 18, 2026? The clue "Deter" stumps many solvers, but we've found 89 possible answers. Our top solution is REPEL (5 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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89 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
REPEL
Deter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
99%
REPEL
Deter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
50%
MOSQUITOCOILS
Spiral burners that deter biting pests
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
50%
MOSQUITOCOILS
Spiral burners that deter biting pests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
TIDEPOD
Certain laundry detergent capsule
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
TIDEPOD
Certain laundry detergent capsule
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
NOISELAWS
Legal deterrents to loud parties
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
NOISELAWS
Legal deterrents to loud parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
WILL
Free ___ (what a determinist denies)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
1%
WILL
Free ___ (what a determinist denies)
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
1%
NTH
Indeterminate degree
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
NTH
Indeterminate degree
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
WHITENER
Component of many detergents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
WHITENER
Component of many detergents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
SHUTTERSPEED
Exposure-determining setting, in photography
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
SHUTTERSPEED
Exposure-determining setting, in photography
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
TBA
Undetermined, on a schedule: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
1%
TBA
Undetermined, on a schedule: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
1%
STOUTLY
With determination
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
STOUTLY
With determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
RIG
Predetermine
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
RIG
Predetermine
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
DNATEST
Procedure that can determine ancestry
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
1%
DNATEST
Procedure that can determine ancestry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
IVORYSNOW
"Softens as it cleans" classic detergent brand
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
1%
IVORYSNOW
"Softens as it cleans" classic detergent brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
1%
DNATESTS
Procedures for determining ancestry
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
1%
DNATESTS
Procedures for determining ancestry
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
1%
ALARMS
Burglar deterrents
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 7, 2025
1%
ALARMS
Burglar deterrents
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
1%
BUMP
Speeding deterrent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
1%
BUMP
Speeding deterrent
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
1%
PSAT
Exam that may determine scholarships, in short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2024
1%
PSAT
Exam that may determine scholarships, in short
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2024
1%
POLL
Trend determiner
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
1%
POLL
Trend determiner
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
1%
FREEWILL
Opposite of determinism
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2024
1%
FREEWILL
Opposite of determinism
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2024
1%
TIDE
Brand of inedible detergent pods
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
TIDE
Brand of inedible detergent pods
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
SETMENU
Predetermined selection of dishes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
1%
SETMENU
Predetermined selection of dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
RULE
Legally determine
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
RULE
Legally determine
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
RIGS
Predetermines the outcome
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2024
1%
RIGS
Predetermines the outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
1%
UNRESOLVED
To be determined
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2024
1%
UNRESOLVED
To be determined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
1%
CALLS
Ref's determinations
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
1%
CALLS
Ref's determinations
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
1%
YCHROMOSOME
Sex-determining heredity unit
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2024
1%
YCHROMOSOME
Sex-determining heredity unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
1%
AFEW
Indeterminate but small amount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
AFEW
Indeterminate but small amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
PODS
Dishwasher detergent units
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2024
1%
PODS
Dishwasher detergent units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2024
1%
BCCS
Reply-all email storm deterrents
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
BCCS
Reply-all email storm deterrents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
RTE
ETA determiner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
1%
RTE
ETA determiner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
CORIOLIS
___ effect (what determines the direction hurricanes turn)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2023
1%
CORIOLIS
___ effect (what determines the direction hurricanes turn)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
1%
HINGEON
Be determined by
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
1%
HINGEON
Be determined by
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
1%
MANONAMISSION
Guy who's determined (... first 3 letters + last 4)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2023
1%
MANONAMISSION
Guy who's determined (... first 3 letters + last 4)
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
1%
EXAMS
Chances to determine proficiency
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
1%
EXAMS
Chances to determine proficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
1%
FAIRMARKETVALUE
Appraiser's determination
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2023
1%
FAIRMARKETVALUE
Appraiser's determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2023
1%
RESOLUTE
Firmly determined
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2023
1%
RESOLUTE
Firmly determined
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
1%
DREFT
P&G detergent brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
1%
DREFT
P&G detergent brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
1%
BUMPS
Speed deterrents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2023
1%
BUMPS
Speed deterrents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
1%
SETPLAN
Predetermined schedule
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2023
1%
SETPLAN
Predetermined schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2023
1%
RINGCAMERA
Porch pirate deterrent, hopefully
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2023
1%
RINGCAMERA
Porch pirate deterrent, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2023
1%
INCOME
Tax bracket determinant
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2023
1%
INCOME
Tax bracket determinant
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2023
1%
GRIT
Stubborn determination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2023
1%
GRIT
Stubborn determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2023
1%
WOOLITE
Gentle detergent brand
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2023
1%
WOOLITE
Gentle detergent brand
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2023
1%
RINSO
Classic detergent brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2022
1%
RINSO
Classic detergent brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2022
1%
GAINMISSION
*Assignment to pick up a laundry detergent?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2022
1%
GAINMISSION
*Assignment to pick up a laundry detergent?
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2022
1%
BARB
Fence-sitter's deterrent
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2022
1%
BARB
Fence-sitter's deterrent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2022
1%
RADIORECEPTION
*Broadcast quality determined by a car antenna
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
1%
RADIORECEPTION
*Broadcast quality determined by a car antenna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
1%
VALUE
"Antiques Roadshow" determination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2022
1%
VALUE
"Antiques Roadshow" determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2022
1%
ODORFREE
Like some detergents
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 23, 2022
1%
ODORFREE
Like some detergents
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 23, 2022
1%
HELLBENT
Recklessly determined
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2022
1%
HELLBENT
Recklessly determined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2022
1%
SMELLTEST
Common sense approach to determining authenticity
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2021
1%
SMELLTEST
Common sense approach to determining authenticity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2021
1%
LEVEE
Flood deterrent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2021
1%
LEVEE
Flood deterrent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2021
1%
CARBONDATING
Method for determining an artifact's age (... letters 4 to 7)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2021
1%
CARBONDATING
Method for determining an artifact's age (... letters 4 to 7)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2021
1%
HINGEUPON
Be determined by
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2021
1%
HINGEUPON
Be determined by
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2021
1%
IRONWILL
Strong determination
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 29, 2021
1%
IRONWILL
Strong determination
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 29, 2021
1%
ODDS
Payout determinant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2021
1%
ODDS
Payout determinant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2021
1%
SOLDIERON
Advance with determination
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
1%
SOLDIERON
Advance with determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
1%
FACT
Court case determination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2021
1%
FACT
Court case determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2021
1%
NIGHTLIGHT
Toddler's monster deterrent
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2021
1%
NIGHTLIGHT
Toddler's monster deterrent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2021
1%
FAB
Laundry detergent brand
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2021
1%
FAB
Laundry detergent brand
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2021
1%
FENCE
Trespassing deterrent
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 31, 2021
1%
FENCE
Trespassing deterrent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 31, 2021
1%
ELECTOIALVOTE
Quadrennial victory determinant
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2021
1%
ELECTOIALVOTE
Quadrennial victory determinant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2021
1%
WHATSAPPRAISER
Property value determiner on social media?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2021
1%
WHATSAPPRAISER
Property value determiner on social media?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2021
1%
POT
Go to ___ (deteriorate)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2020
1%
POT
Go to ___ (deteriorate)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2020
1%
GENES
Some determine hair color
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2020
1%
GENES
Some determine hair color
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2020
1%
PAYSCALE
Salary determiner
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 27, 2020
1%
PAYSCALE
Salary determiner
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 27, 2020
1%
FATEDCALF
*Young cow whose destiny is predetermined?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2020
1%
FATEDCALF
*Young cow whose destiny is predetermined?
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2020
1%
ROLLCALLS
Routines to determine who’s present
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
1%
ROLLCALLS
Routines to determine who’s present
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
1%
UPKEEP
Cost of preventing deterioration
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2020
1%
UPKEEP
Cost of preventing deterioration
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2020
1%
DRIVE
Inner determination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2020
1%
DRIVE
Inner determination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2020
1%
AGE
Ticket price determinant, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2020
1%
AGE
Ticket price determinant, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2020
1%
STEELY
Coldly determined
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2020
1%
STEELY
Coldly determined
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2020
1%
SOMUCH
Indeterminate large amount
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2020
1%
SOMUCH
Indeterminate large amount
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2020
1%
CAPFUL
Liquid detergent quantity
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2020
1%
CAPFUL
Liquid detergent quantity
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2020
1%
DETENTIONHEARING
Pretrial proceeding to determine if the accused is released or held during trial
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2019
1%
DETENTIONHEARING
Pretrial proceeding to determine if the accused is released or held during trial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2019
1%
TESTS
Proficiency determiners
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2019
1%
TESTS
Proficiency determiners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2019
1%
DASHBOARD
Directors in charge of a detergent?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2019
1%
DASHBOARD
Directors in charge of a detergent?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2019
1%
SURFMUSIC
Jingle for a detergent ad?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2019
1%
SURFMUSIC
Jingle for a detergent ad?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2019
1%
ALLBUSINESS
Place to get laundry detergent?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2019
1%
ALLBUSINESS
Place to get laundry detergent?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2019
1%
EYETEST
Visual acuity determiner
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2019
1%
EYETEST
Visual acuity determiner
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2019
1%
SAYLOVEDUZINJUIY
[Utter + cherish + old laundry detergent + harm]
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2019
1%
SAYLOVEDUZINJUIY
[Utter + cherish + old laundry detergent + harm]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2019
1%
DIETER
One who's determined to lose
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2019
1%
DIETER
One who's determined to lose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2019
1%
YALLCHROMOSOMES
Genetic determinants of Southern linguistic variations?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2019
1%
YALLCHROMOSOMES
Genetic determinants of Southern linguistic variations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2019
1%
GET
With 108-Down, deteriorate
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 2, 2018
1%
GET
With 108-Down, deteriorate
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 2, 2018
1%
ALL
Free Clear detergent maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2018
1%
ALL
Free Clear detergent maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2018
1%
TEST
Proficiency determiner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2018
1%
TEST
Proficiency determiner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2018
1%
EXAM
Knowledge determinant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2018
1%
EXAM
Knowledge determinant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2018
1%
STARCHINGCONTEST
Competition to determine the best garment stiffener?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 22, 2018
1%
STARCHINGCONTEST
Competition to determine the best garment stiffener?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 22, 2018
1%
PATHFINDERS
Explorers ... and ones who can determine what the answers to starred clues have in common?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2018
1%
PATHFINDERS
Explorers ... and ones who can determine what the answers to starred clues have in common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Deter" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 89 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is REPEL (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Deter"?
The best answer for "Deter" is REPEL with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Deter" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 18, 2026.