Crossword Answer For
Distinctive time period
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 25, 2026 Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ERA
Distinctive time period
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
99%
ERA
Distinctive time period
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
POWERNAP
Short time out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
POWERNAP
Short time out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
SEC
Short time?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SEC
Short time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
EVER
Of all time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
EVER
Of all time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
ONCE
A single time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
ONCE
A single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
AGAIN
An additional time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
AGAIN
An additional time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
5%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
HALF
Soccer period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
HALF
Soccer period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
EVE
Anticipatory period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
5%
EVE
Anticipatory period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
5%
BONNETHEAD
Omnivorous shark with a distinctive face
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
BONNETHEAD
Omnivorous shark with a distinctive face
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
5%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
LATE
Not on time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
LATE
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
BEING
For the time __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
BEING
For the time __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
TARDY
Not on time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
TARDY
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
AMASS
Collect over time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AMASS
Collect over time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
EPOCH
Geologic time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
EPOCH
Geologic time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LORE
Tales as old as time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
LORE
Tales as old as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
AGES
Long, long time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
AGES
Long, long time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
DUSK
Twilight time
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
DUSK
Twilight time
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
LIVE
In real time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
LIVE
In real time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 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%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SPR
Beautiful time of yr. at a botanical garden
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
SPR
Beautiful time of yr. at a botanical garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
DILLYDALLY
Waste time
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
DILLYDALLY
Waste time
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
BOOM
Rapid growth period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
BOOM
Rapid growth period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ONESHOT
Happening a single time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
ONESHOT
Happening a single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
ENJOYED
Had a great time at
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ENJOYED
Had a great time at
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ILOSE
"No prize for me this time"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ILOSE
"No prize for me this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
BIDE
__ one's time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
BIDE
__ one's time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
HEYDAY
Prime time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
HEYDAY
Prime time
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
FALL
Pumpkin picking time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
FALL
Pumpkin picking time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
SIGN
__ of the times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
NATIVES
Longtime residents
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
NATIVES
Longtime residents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
TRAE
Four-time NBA All-Star Young
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
TRAE
Four-time NBA All-Star Young
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
REY
"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
REY
"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
TIVOS
Longtime DVRs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
TIVOS
Longtime DVRs
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
SPAS
Me-time spots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
SPAS
Me-time spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
NAVAL
Maritime
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
NAVAL
Maritime
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 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%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 25, 2026
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Model airplane wood
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Second-tallest bird
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State whose postal code is an exclamation
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Medieval weapon with a long handle
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Accepts defeat, in slang
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Spin around
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Cobra or mamba
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Supergirl's birth name
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Distinctive time period" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ERA (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Distinctive time period"?
The best answer for "Distinctive time period" is ERA with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Distinctive time period" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 25, 2026.