The answer you're looking for to the clue ""Don't be so __"" is most likely MODEST. This 6-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on March 14, 2026, and we've found 23 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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23 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MODEST
"Don't be so __"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
99%
MODEST
"Don't be so __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADA
Org. for orthodontists
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
ADA
Org. for orthodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
SMUG
*Periodontist's concerns
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SMUG
*Periodontist's concerns
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
ORTHO
Prefix with -dontist
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
ORTHO
Prefix with -dontist
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
BITE
Orthodontist's instruction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
1%
BITE
Orthodontist's instruction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
1%
ROOTCANAL
Endodontic therapy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
1%
ROOTCANAL
Endodontic therapy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
1%
WIRES
Orthodontic connectors
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
1%
WIRES
Orthodontic connectors
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
1%
UNDERBITE
Target of some orthodontic work
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2024
1%
UNDERBITE
Target of some orthodontic work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
1%
TEETH
Orthodontist's area of expertise
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 29, 2024
1%
TEETH
Orthodontist's area of expertise
Universal Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
1%
RETAINER
Orthodontic device
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2024
1%
RETAINER
Orthodontic device
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2024
1%
GUMS
Periodontist’s concern
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
1%
GUMS
Periodontist’s concern
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
1%
MOLD
Orthodontist's creation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2023
1%
MOLD
Orthodontist's creation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2023
1%
DDS
Periodontist's deg.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2023
1%
DDS
Periodontist's deg.
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2023
1%
RINSE
Periodontist's directive
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2022
1%
RINSE
Periodontist's directive
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2022
1%
RETAINERFEE
Orthodontist's quote for making an appliance?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2022
1%
RETAINERFEE
Orthodontist's quote for making an appliance?
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2022
1%
OPI
Cosmetics company that began as Odontorium Products Inc.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2021
1%
OPI
Cosmetics company that began as Odontorium Products Inc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
1%
GAPTOOTHED
Like some smiles in an orthodontist's office ... and like three puzzle rows
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2020
1%
GAPTOOTHED
Like some smiles in an orthodontist's office ... and like three puzzle rows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2020
1%
ORALB
Brand created by a periodontist in the 1950s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2020
1%
ORALB
Brand created by a periodontist in the 1950s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2020
1%
BUCKTEETH
Orthodontist's challenge
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 2, 2020
1%
BUCKTEETH
Orthodontist's challenge
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 2, 2020
1%
UNSOUNDBITES
Orthodontist's concerns
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
1%
UNSOUNDBITES
Orthodontist's concerns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
1%
BONELOSS
Gradual process of concern to periodontists
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2019
1%
BONELOSS
Gradual process of concern to periodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2019
1%
SPACERS
Orthodontic separators
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2019
1%
SPACERS
Orthodontic separators
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Don't be so __"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 23 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MODEST (6 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Don't be so __""?
The best answer for ""Don't be so __"" is MODEST with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Don't be so __"" 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 14, 2026.