Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Dish before a main", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 1, 2025. Our database holds 176 possible answers, with APP (3 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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176 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
APP
Dish before a main
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
99%
APP
Dish before a main
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
10%
ENTREE
Main dish
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
10%
ENTREE
Main dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
DIRTYRICE
Cajun dish cooked with giblets
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
5%
DIRTYRICE
Cajun dish cooked with giblets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
5%
INNER
Word before beauty or peace
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
5%
INNER
Word before beauty or peace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
5%
HASH
Leftovers dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
5%
HASH
Leftovers dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
5%
TSO
General with a chicken dish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
5%
TSO
General with a chicken dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
5%
DOGFRIENDLY
Like a place with free treats and a full water dish, presumably
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
5%
DOGFRIENDLY
Like a place with free treats and a full water dish, presumably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
5%
EVE
Night before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
5%
EVE
Night before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
5%
AGAR
Petri dish gelatin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
5%
AGAR
Petri dish gelatin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
5%
OSSOBUCO
Milanese dish traditionally served with risotto
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
5%
OSSOBUCO
Milanese dish traditionally served with risotto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
5%
TBAR
Support before a run, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
5%
TBAR
Support before a run, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
5%
ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
5%
ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
5%
FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
5%
FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
5%
POI
Taro dish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
5%
POI
Taro dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
5%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
PAELLA
Spanish rice dish seasoned with saffron
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
5%
PAELLA
Spanish rice dish seasoned with saffron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
MEIN
Lo __: noodle dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
MEIN
Lo __: noodle dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
ASPIC
Gelatinous dish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
ASPIC
Gelatinous dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
FISHTACO
Tilapia-and-tortilla dish
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
FISHTACO
Tilapia-and-tortilla dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
POLLO
Arroz con __: chicken dish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
POLLO
Arroz con __: chicken dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
PETRI
__ dish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
PETRI
__ dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
STEW
Slow-cooked dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
MEI
__ fun: noodle dish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
MEI
__ fun: noodle dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
OATS
Overnight __: breakfast dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
OATS
Overnight __: breakfast dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
GYRO
Greek dish similar to shawarma
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
GYRO
Greek dish similar to shawarma
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
OMELET
Folded dish
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
OMELET
Folded dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
STIRFRY
Wok dish
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
STIRFRY
Wok dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
OCEAN
Bounding main
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
OCEAN
Bounding main
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
ASADA
Carne __ tacos: steak dish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
ASADA
Carne __ tacos: steak dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
YAM
Tuber in the Nigerian dish asaro
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
YAM
Tuber in the Nigerian dish asaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
HAGGIS
Scotland's national dish
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
HAGGIS
Scotland's national dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
ACID
What a splash of vinegar adds to a dish
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
ACID
What a splash of vinegar adds to a dish
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
LOCOMOCO
Rhyming Hawaiian dish topped with gravy and a fried egg
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
LOCOMOCO
Rhyming Hawaiian dish topped with gravy and a fried egg
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
LOCO
___ moco (rhyming Hawaiian dish)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LOCO
___ moco (rhyming Hawaiian dish)
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ALLA
Word in some trattoria dish names
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ALLA
Word in some trattoria dish names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
PASTOR
Al ___ (spit-grilled pork dish)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
PASTOR
Al ___ (spit-grilled pork dish)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
PIETIN
Disposable aluminum baking dish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
PIETIN
Disposable aluminum baking dish
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
PILAF
Middle Eastern rice dish
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
PILAF
Middle Eastern rice dish
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
FRITOPIE
Chili-and-chips dish
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
FRITOPIE
Chili-and-chips dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
PHO
National dish of Vietnam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
PHO
National dish of Vietnam
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SLAW
Cabbagey side dish
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
SLAW
Cabbagey side dish
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
BARMENDER
Courthouse employee responsible for maintenance?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
BARMENDER
Courthouse employee responsible for maintenance?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
SPACEWASTE
Remains among the stars?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
SPACEWASTE
Remains among the stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
BOWLS
Soup dishes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
BOWLS
Soup dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
IKEAS
Swedish stores with flatpack furniture
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
IKEAS
Swedish stores with flatpack furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
FIKA
Tradition within Swedish coffee culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
FIKA
Tradition within Swedish coffee culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
BAYS
Reddish-brown horses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2026
1%
BAYS
Reddish-brown horses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2026
1%
SINK
Spot for dirty dishes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
SINK
Spot for dirty dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
GARBO
Greta known as the "Swedish Sphinx"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
GARBO
Greta known as the "Swedish Sphinx"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
UNWASHED
Like dirty dishes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
UNWASHED
Like dirty dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SATANIC
Truly fiendish
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SATANIC
Truly fiendish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
CARCARE
Auto maintenance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
CARCARE
Auto maintenance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
ALOO
Potatoes, in Indian dishes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
ALOO
Potatoes, in Indian dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ILIED
"OK, that was dishonest"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
ILIED
"OK, that was dishonest"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
DIOCESE
Bishop's domain
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
DIOCESE
Bishop's domain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ARESO
Childish retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
ARESO
Childish retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ROOIBOS
Reddish-brown tea
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ROOIBOS
Reddish-brown tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
EDU
College domain
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
EDU
College domain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
STAY
Remain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
STAY
Remain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
UNIVAC
Pioneering mainframe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
UNIVAC
Pioneering mainframe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
KOOKY
Outlandish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
KOOKY
Outlandish
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
HRE
Charlemagne's domain, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ROAN
Reddish speckled horse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ROAN
Reddish speckled horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
HENNA
Reddish-brown dye
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
HENNA
Reddish-brown dye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
MENU
List of dishes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
MENU
List of dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DIMSUM
Lunch dishes served from carts
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
DIMSUM
Lunch dishes served from carts
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
RELOAD
Fill up again, as a dishwasher
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
RELOAD
Fill up again, as a dishwasher
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ABIDE
Remain faithful to, with "by"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
ABIDE
Remain faithful to, with "by"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
UNO
Deep-dish pizza chain
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
UNO
Deep-dish pizza chain
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
EMBERS
Fireplace remains
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
EMBERS
Fireplace remains
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ABSOLUT
Swedish vodka
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
ABSOLUT
Swedish vodka
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
LATOYA
Sister of Janet and Jermaine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
LATOYA
Sister of Janet and Jermaine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
STATESIDE
On the U.S. mainland
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
STATESIDE
On the U.S. mainland
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
RINK
Zamboni's domain
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
RINK
Zamboni's domain
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
REALM
Royal domain
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
REALM
Royal domain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TOMAS
Swedish poet Transtromer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TOMAS
Swedish poet Transtromer
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
CATER
Do the dishes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CATER
Do the dishes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHINA
Fancy dishware
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
CHINA
Fancy dishware
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
STEWS
Hearty dishes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
STEWS
Hearty dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
OYVEY
Yiddish "Oh, brother!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
OYVEY
Yiddish "Oh, brother!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
ABBA
Swedish supergroup
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
ABBA
Swedish supergroup
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
SEEN
"It remains to be ___"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
SEEN
"It remains to be ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
IKEA
Swedish retailer with an acronymic name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
IKEA
Swedish retailer with an acronymic name
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
TATERTOTS
Hot-dish topping
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
TATERTOTS
Hot-dish topping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Dish before a main" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is APP (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Dish before a main"?
The best answer for "Dish before a main" is APP with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Dish before a main" 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 February 1, 2025.