The Universal Crossword crossword from January 20, 2026 includes the clue "Difficult to unravel". We've gathered 50 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is KNOTTY (6 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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50 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
KNOTTY
Difficult to unravel
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
99%
KNOTTY
Difficult to unravel
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
DOABLE
Not too difficult
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
DOABLE
Not too difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
BLACKDIAMOND
Symbol on a difficult ski run
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
BLACKDIAMOND
Symbol on a difficult ski run
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
HAIRY
Alarmingly difficult
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
HAIRY
Alarmingly difficult
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
EASES
Makes less difficult
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
8%
EASES
Makes less difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
8%
WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
ONEARM
Like difficult pushups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2025
8%
ONEARM
Like difficult pushups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
8%
EASED
Made less difficult
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
EASED
Made less difficult
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
ORGANS
Instruments that are difficult to donate, ironically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
8%
ORGANS
Instruments that are difficult to donate, ironically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
8%
FRAY
Start to unravel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
8%
FRAY
Start to unravel
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
8%
EASY
Not difficult
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
8%
EASY
Not difficult
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
8%
ROUGHSLEDDING
Something difficult
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 3, 2024
8%
ROUGHSLEDDING
Something difficult
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 3, 2024
8%
WRISTWATCH
Timepiece that's difficult to say after "Irish"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2023
8%
WRISTWATCH
Timepiece that's difficult to say after "Irish"
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
8%
LIKEHERDINGCATS
Frustratingly difficult, and an apt title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
8%
LIKEHERDINGCATS
Frustratingly difficult, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
8%
IHATETOASK
"Gotta broach a difficult question ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2023
8%
IHATETOASK
"Gotta broach a difficult question ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
8%
TAKEUPTHEMANTLE
*Accept a difficult role
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2022
8%
TAKEUPTHEMANTLE
*Accept a difficult role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2022
8%
EASIER
Less difficult
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2022
8%
EASIER
Less difficult
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2022
8%
PASS
Get through a difficult course
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2021
8%
PASS
Get through a difficult course
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2021
8%
BITTEREND
Last step, however difficult
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2021
8%
BITTEREND
Last step, however difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
8%
EGOS
Qualities that make deals difficult
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2021
8%
EGOS
Qualities that make deals difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2021
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2021
8%
STRUGGLEBUS
Facetious metaphor for a difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2021
8%
EASIEST
Least difficult
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 4, 2020
8%
EASIEST
Least difficult
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 4, 2020
8%
MAKESITLOOKEASY
Pulls off a difficult feat effortlessly
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
MAKESITLOOKEASY
Pulls off a difficult feat effortlessly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
STEELED
Prepared (oneself), as for a difficult task
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2019
8%
STEELED
Prepared (oneself), as for a difficult task
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2019
8%
EZRSAIDTHANDONE
Likely to B surprisingly difficult
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2019
8%
EZRSAIDTHANDONE
Likely to B surprisingly difficult
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2019
8%
TRICKYDOWNTHEORY
Concept for creating difficult crossword puzzles?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2019
8%
TRICKYDOWNTHEORY
Concept for creating difficult crossword puzzles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2019
8%
HARDISH
Somewhat difficult
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 9, 2018
8%
HARDISH
Somewhat difficult
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 9, 2018
1%
EASE
Lack of difficulty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
EASE
Lack of difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
PHD
Degree of difficulty?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
PHD
Degree of difficulty?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
COPE
Deal with difficulty
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
COPE
Deal with difficulty
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
IRONEDOUT
Resolved, as difficulties
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
IRONEDOUT
Resolved, as difficulties
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
COMETOGRIPS
Face a difficulty
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 2, 2023
1%
COMETOGRIPS
Face a difficulty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 2, 2023
1%
NOPAIN
With 12-Down, mantra on embracing difficulty
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2022
1%
NOPAIN
With 12-Down, mantra on embracing difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
1%
LUGS
Carries with difficulty
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2022
1%
LUGS
Carries with difficulty
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2022
1%
FALL
Have financial difficulties (beginning)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
1%
FALL
Have financial difficulties (beginning)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
1%
EASILY
Without difficulty
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 4, 2021
1%
EASILY
Without difficulty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 4, 2021
1%
HOBBLE
Walk with difficulty
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2021
1%
HOBBLE
Walk with difficulty
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2021
1%
PRYOFF
Remove with difficulty
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2021
1%
PRYOFF
Remove with difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2021
1%
EKES
Gets with difficulty, with "out"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2021
1%
EKES
Gets with difficulty, with "out"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2021
1%
BUYTROUBLE
Bring on difficulty
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2020
1%
BUYTROUBLE
Bring on difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2020
1%
LUG
Carry with difficulty
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2020
1%
LUG
Carry with difficulty
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2020
1%
TROUBLESPOT
Point of difficulty
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2020
1%
TROUBLESPOT
Point of difficulty
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2020
1%
CATCH
Hidden difficulty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2020
1%
CATCH
Hidden difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2020
1%
COPES
Deals with difficulties
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2020
1%
COPES
Deals with difficulties
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2020
1%
LIMPED
Walked with difficulty
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2020
1%
LIMPED
Walked with difficulty
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2020
1%
HITASNAG
Had difficulty
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2020
1%
HITASNAG
Had difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2020
1%
METTLE
Ability to cope well with difficulty
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
1%
METTLE
Ability to cope well with difficulty
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
1%
TIDED
Assisted through difficulty, with "over"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2019
1%
TIDED
Assisted through difficulty, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2019
1%
PROBLEMSULFUR
Element #16 that's causing difficulty?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 23, 2019
1%
PROBLEMSULFUR
Element #16 that's causing difficulty?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2019
1%
SOLDIERON
*Persist despite difficulty
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2019
1%
SOLDIERON
*Persist despite difficulty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Difficult to unravel" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 50 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KNOTTY (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Difficult to unravel"?
The best answer for "Difficult to unravel" is KNOTTY with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Difficult to unravel" 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 January 20, 2026.